Finding the Third Proportional to 54,920 and 119,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,920 and 119,908 is: 261,797.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,920 : 119,908 = 119,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,920/119,908 = 119,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,920x = 119,908 × 119,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,920x = 14,377,928,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,377,928,464/54,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,797.68
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