Finding the Third Proportional to 54,704 and 120,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,704 and 120,100 is: 263,673.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,704 : 120,100 = 120,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,704/120,100 = 120,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,704x = 120,100 × 120,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,704x = 14,424,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,424,010,000/54,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,673.77
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