Finding the Third Proportional to 54,814 and 119,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,814 and 119,773 is: 261,713.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,814 : 119,773 = 119,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,814/119,773 = 119,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,814x = 119,773 × 119,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,814x = 14,345,571,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,345,571,529/54,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,713.64
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