Finding the Third Proportional to 54,975 and 82,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,975 and 82,318 is: 123,260.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,975 : 82,318 = 82,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,975/82,318 = 82,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,975x = 82,318 × 82,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,975x = 6,776,253,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,776,253,124/54,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,260.63
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