Finding the Third Proportional to 54,674 and 119,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,674 and 119,560 is: 261,451.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,674 : 119,560 = 119,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,674/119,560 = 119,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,674x = 119,560 × 119,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,674x = 14,294,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,294,593,600/54,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,451.40
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