Finding the Third Proportional to 54,740 and 118,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,740 and 118,232 is: 255,367.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,740 : 118,232 = 118,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,740/118,232 = 118,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,740x = 118,232 × 118,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,740x = 13,978,805,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,978,805,824/54,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,367.30
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