Finding the Third Proportional to 54,722 and 117,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,722 and 117,814 is: 253,648.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,722 : 117,814 = 117,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,722/117,814 = 117,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,722x = 117,814 × 117,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,722x = 13,880,138,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,880,138,596/54,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,648.23
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