Finding the Third Proportional to 54,877.50 and 74,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,877.50 and 74,538 is: 101,242.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,877.50 : 74,538 = 74,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,877.50/74,538 = 74,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,877.50x = 74,538 × 74,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,877.50x = 5,555,913,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,555,913,444/54,877.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,242.10
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