Finding the Third Proportional to 54,370 and 110,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,370 and 110,274 is: 223,659.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,370 : 110,274 = 110,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,370/110,274 = 110,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,370x = 110,274 × 110,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,370x = 12,160,355,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,160,355,076/54,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,659.28
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