Finding the Third Proportional to 54,356 and 114,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,356 and 114,622 is: 241,706.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,356 : 114,622 = 114,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,356/114,622 = 114,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,356x = 114,622 × 114,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,356x = 13,138,202,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,138,202,884/54,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,706.58
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