Finding the Third Proportional to 54,190 and 130,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,190 and 130,546 is: 314,490.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,190 : 130,546 = 130,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,190/130,546 = 130,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,190x = 130,546 × 130,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,190x = 17,042,258,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,042,258,116/54,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,490.83
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