Finding the Third Proportional to 54,884 and 121,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,884 and 121,192 is: 267,609.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,884 : 121,192 = 121,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,884/121,192 = 121,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,884x = 121,192 × 121,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,884x = 14,687,500,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,687,500,864/54,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,609.88
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