Finding the Third Proportional to 54,976 and 122,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,976 and 122,544 is: 273,156.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,976 : 122,544 = 122,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,976/122,544 = 122,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,976x = 122,544 × 122,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,976x = 15,017,031,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,017,031,936/54,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,156.14
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