Finding the Third Proportional to 54,313 and 117,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,313 and 117,373 is: 253,648.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,313 : 117,373 = 117,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,313/117,373 = 117,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,313x = 117,373 × 117,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,313x = 13,776,421,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,776,421,129/54,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,648.69
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