Finding the Third Proportional to 54,816 and 128,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,816 and 128,160 is: 299,638.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,816 : 128,160 = 128,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,816/128,160 = 128,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,816x = 128,160 × 128,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,816x = 16,424,985,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,424,985,600/54,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,638.53
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