Finding the Third Proportional to 54,845 and 114,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,845 and 114,001 is: 236,962.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,845 : 114,001 = 114,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,845/114,001 = 114,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,845x = 114,001 × 114,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,845x = 12,996,228,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,996,228,001/54,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,962.86
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