Finding the Third Proportional to 54,644 and 120,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,644 and 120,006 is: 263,550.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,644 : 120,006 = 120,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,644/120,006 = 120,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,644x = 120,006 × 120,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,644x = 14,401,440,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,401,440,036/54,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,550.25
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