Finding the Third Proportional to 54,660 and 113,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,660 and 113,982 is: 237,685.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,660 : 113,982 = 113,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,660/113,982 = 113,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,660x = 113,982 × 113,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,660x = 12,991,896,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,991,896,324/54,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,685.63
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