Finding the Third Proportional to 54,590 and 119,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,590 and 119,364 is: 260,995.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,590 : 119,364 = 119,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,590/119,364 = 119,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,590x = 119,364 × 119,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,590x = 14,247,764,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,247,764,496/54,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,995.87
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