Finding the Third Proportional to 54,248 and 112,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,248 and 112,652 is: 233,934.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,248 : 112,652 = 112,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,248/112,652 = 112,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,248x = 112,652 × 112,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,248x = 12,690,473,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,690,473,104/54,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,934.40
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