Finding the Third Proportional to 54,934 and 74,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,934 and 74,622 is: 101,366.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,934 : 74,622 = 74,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,934/74,622 = 74,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,934x = 74,622 × 74,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,934x = 5,568,442,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,568,442,884/54,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 101,366.06
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