Finding the Third Proportional to 54,080 and 115,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,080 and 115,192 is: 245,362.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,080 : 115,192 = 115,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,080/115,192 = 115,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,080x = 115,192 × 115,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,080x = 13,269,196,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,269,196,864/54,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,362.37
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