Finding the Third Proportional to 54,720 and 119,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,720 and 119,424 is: 260,637.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,720 : 119,424 = 119,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,720/119,424 = 119,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,720x = 119,424 × 119,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,720x = 14,262,091,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,262,091,776/54,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,637.64
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