Finding the Third Proportional to 54,739.13 and 117,918.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,739.13 and 117,918.84 is: 254,020.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,739.13 : 117,918.84 = 117,918.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,739.13/117,918.84 = 117,918.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,739.13x = 117,918.84 × 117,918.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,739.13x = 13,904,853,711.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,904,853,711.34/54,739.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,020.39
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