Finding the Third Proportional to 54,008 and 116,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,008 and 116,080 is: 249,492.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,008 : 116,080 = 116,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,008/116,080 = 116,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,008x = 116,080 × 116,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,008x = 13,474,566,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,474,566,400/54,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,492.05
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