Finding the Third Proportional to 54,738 and 118,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,738 and 118,026 is: 254,487.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,738 : 118,026 = 118,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,738/118,026 = 118,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,738x = 118,026 × 118,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,738x = 13,930,136,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,930,136,676/54,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,487.50
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