Finding the Third Proportional to 54,352 and 120,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,352 and 120,364 is: 266,549.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,352 : 120,364 = 120,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,352/120,364 = 120,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,352x = 120,364 × 120,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,352x = 14,487,492,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,487,492,496/54,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,549.39
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