Finding the Third Proportional to 54,684 and 117,903.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,684 and 117,903.38 is: 254,209.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,684 : 117,903.38 = 117,903.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,684/117,903.38 = 117,903.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,684x = 117,903.38 × 117,903.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,684x = 13,901,205,836.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,901,205,836.39/54,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,209.75
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