Finding the Third Proportional to 54,474 and 111,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,474 and 111,252 is: 227,209.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,474 : 111,252 = 111,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,474/111,252 = 111,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,474x = 111,252 × 111,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,474x = 12,377,007,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,377,007,504/54,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,209.45
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