Finding the Third Proportional to 54,805 and 119,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,805 and 119,755 is: 261,677.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,805 : 119,755 = 119,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,805/119,755 = 119,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,805x = 119,755 × 119,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,805x = 14,341,260,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,341,260,025/54,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,677.95
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