Finding the Third Proportional to 54,405 and 126,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,405 and 126,171 is: 292,604.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,405 : 126,171 = 126,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,405/126,171 = 126,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,405x = 126,171 × 126,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,405x = 15,919,121,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,919,121,241/54,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 292,604.01
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