Finding the Third Proportional to 54,790 and 117,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,790 and 117,904 is: 253,720.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,790 : 117,904 = 117,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,790/117,904 = 117,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,790x = 117,904 × 117,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,790x = 13,901,353,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,901,353,216/54,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,720.63
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