Finding the Third Proportional to 54,160 and 117,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,160 and 117,532 is: 255,054.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,160 : 117,532 = 117,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,160/117,532 = 117,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,160x = 117,532 × 117,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,160x = 13,813,771,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,813,771,024/54,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,054.86
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