Finding the Third Proportional to 54,389 and 115,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,389 and 115,303 is: 244,438.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,389 : 115,303 = 115,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,389/115,303 = 115,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,389x = 115,303 × 115,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,389x = 13,294,781,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,294,781,809/54,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,438.80
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