Finding the Third Proportional to 54,250 and 117,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,250 and 117,518 is: 254,571.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,250 : 117,518 = 117,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,250/117,518 = 117,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,250x = 117,518 × 117,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,250x = 13,810,480,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,810,480,324/54,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,571.07
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