Finding the Third Proportional to 54,377 and 119,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,377 and 119,790 is: 263,891.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,377 : 119,790 = 119,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,377/119,790 = 119,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,377x = 119,790 × 119,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,377x = 14,349,644,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,349,644,100/54,377 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,891.79
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