Finding the Third Proportional to 54,944 and 117,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,944 and 117,680 is: 252,049.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,944 : 117,680 = 117,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,944/117,680 = 117,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,944x = 117,680 × 117,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,944x = 13,848,582,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,848,582,400/54,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,049.04
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