Finding the Third Proportional to 54,914 and 74,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,914 and 74,583 is: 101,297.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,914 : 74,583 = 74,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,914/74,583 = 74,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,914x = 74,583 × 74,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,914x = 5,562,623,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,562,623,889/54,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,297.01
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