Finding the Third Proportional to 54,569 and 106,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,569 and 106,897 is: 209,404.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,569 : 106,897 = 106,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,569/106,897 = 106,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,569x = 106,897 × 106,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,569x = 11,426,968,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,426,968,609/54,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,404.03
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