Finding the Third Proportional to 54,872 and 83,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,872 and 83,073 is: 125,767.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,872 : 83,073 = 83,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,872/83,073 = 83,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,872x = 83,073 × 83,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,872x = 6,901,123,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,901,123,329/54,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,767.67
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