Finding the Third Proportional to 54,633 and 118,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,633 and 118,014 is: 254,924.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,633 : 118,014 = 118,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,633/118,014 = 118,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,633x = 118,014 × 118,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,633x = 13,927,304,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,927,304,196/54,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,924.76
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