Finding the Third Proportional to 54,840 and 120,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,840 and 120,153 is: 263,252.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,840 : 120,153 = 120,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,840/120,153 = 120,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,840x = 120,153 × 120,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,840x = 14,436,743,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,436,743,409/54,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,252.07
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