Finding the Third Proportional to 54,510 and 117,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,510 and 117,336 is: 252,572.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,510 : 117,336 = 117,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,510/117,336 = 117,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,510x = 117,336 × 117,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,510x = 13,767,736,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,767,736,896/54,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,572.68
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