Finding the Third Proportional to 54,950 and 117,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,950 and 117,676 is: 252,004.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,950 : 117,676 = 117,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,950/117,676 = 117,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,950x = 117,676 × 117,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,950x = 13,847,640,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,847,640,976/54,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,004.39
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