Finding the Third Proportional to 54,088 and 115,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,088 and 115,648 is: 247,272.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,088 : 115,648 = 115,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,088/115,648 = 115,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,088x = 115,648 × 115,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,088x = 13,374,459,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,374,459,904/54,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,272.22
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