Finding the Third Proportional to 54,967.50 and 75,843
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,967.50 and 75,843 is: 104,646.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,967.50 : 75,843 = 75,843 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,967.50/75,843 = 75,843/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,967.50x = 75,843 × 75,843 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,967.50x = 5,752,160,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,752,160,649/54,967.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,646.58
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