Finding the Third Proportional to 54,451.97 and 117,951.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,451.97 and 117,951.75 is: 255,502.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,451.97 : 117,951.75 = 117,951.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,451.97/117,951.75 = 117,951.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,451.97x = 117,951.75 × 117,951.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,451.97x = 13,912,615,328.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,912,615,328.06/54,451.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,502.52
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