Finding the Third Proportional to 54,667 and 117,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,667 and 117,721 is: 253,502.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,667 : 117,721 = 117,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,667/117,721 = 117,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,667x = 117,721 × 117,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,667x = 13,858,233,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,858,233,841/54,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,502.73
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