Finding the Third Proportional to 54,730 and 118,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,730 and 118,192 is: 255,241.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,730 : 118,192 = 118,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,730/118,192 = 118,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,730x = 118,192 × 118,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,730x = 13,969,348,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,969,348,864/54,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,241.16
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