Finding the Third Proportional to 54,028 and 116,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,028 and 116,325 is: 250,453.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,028 : 116,325 = 116,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,028/116,325 = 116,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,028x = 116,325 × 116,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,028x = 13,531,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,531,505,625/54,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,453.57
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