Finding the Third Proportional to 54,106 and 115,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,106 and 115,682 is: 247,335.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,106 : 115,682 = 115,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,106/115,682 = 115,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,106x = 115,682 × 115,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,106x = 13,382,325,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,382,325,124/54,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,335.33
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