Finding the Third Proportional to 54,819 and 118,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,819 and 118,382 is: 255,646.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,819 : 118,382 = 118,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,819/118,382 = 118,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,819x = 118,382 × 118,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,819x = 14,014,297,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,014,297,924/54,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,646.73
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