Finding the Third Proportional to 54,822 and 119,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,822 and 119,037 is: 258,469.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,822 : 119,037 = 119,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,822/119,037 = 119,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,822x = 119,037 × 119,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,822x = 14,169,807,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,169,807,369/54,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,469.36
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