Finding the Third Proportional to 54,411 and 119,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,411 and 119,854 is: 264,008.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,411 : 119,854 = 119,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,411/119,854 = 119,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,411x = 119,854 × 119,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,411x = 14,364,981,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,364,981,316/54,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,008.77
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