Finding the Third Proportional to 54,362 and 110,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,362 and 110,252 is: 223,602.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,362 : 110,252 = 110,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,362/110,252 = 110,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,362x = 110,252 × 110,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,362x = 12,155,503,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,155,503,504/54,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,602.95
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