Finding the Third Proportional to 55,540 and 81,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,540 and 81,006 is: 118,148.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,540 : 81,006 = 81,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,540/81,006 = 81,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,540x = 81,006 × 81,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,540x = 6,561,972,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,561,972,036/55,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,148.58
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