Finding the Third Proportional to 54,768 and 122,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,768 and 122,010 is: 271,809.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,768 : 122,010 = 122,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,768/122,010 = 122,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,768x = 122,010 × 122,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,768x = 14,886,440,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,886,440,100/54,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,809.09
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