Finding the Third Proportional to 53,980 and 118,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,980 and 118,588 is: 260,524.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,980 : 118,588 = 118,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,980/118,588 = 118,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,980x = 118,588 × 118,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,980x = 14,063,113,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,063,113,744/53,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,524.52
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