Finding the Third Proportional to 54,988 and 122,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,988 and 122,568 is: 273,203.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,988 : 122,568 = 122,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,988/122,568 = 122,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,988x = 122,568 × 122,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,988x = 15,022,914,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,022,914,624/54,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,203.51
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