Finding the Third Proportional to 54,360 and 116,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,360 and 116,656 is: 250,342.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,360 : 116,656 = 116,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,360/116,656 = 116,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,360x = 116,656 × 116,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,360x = 13,608,622,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,608,622,336/54,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,342.57
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