Finding the Third Proportional to 54,102 and 115,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,102 and 115,674 is: 247,319.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,102 : 115,674 = 115,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,102/115,674 = 115,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,102x = 115,674 × 115,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,102x = 13,380,474,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,380,474,276/54,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,319.40
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