Finding the Third Proportional to 54,584 and 117,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,584 and 117,564 is: 253,211.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,584 : 117,564 = 117,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,584/117,564 = 117,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,584x = 117,564 × 117,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,584x = 13,821,294,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,821,294,096/54,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,211.46
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