Finding the Third Proportional to 23,400 and 53,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 23,400 and 53,748 is: 123,455.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,400 : 53,748 = 53,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,400/53,748 = 53,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,400x = 53,748 × 53,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,400x = 2,888,847,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,888,847,504/23,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 123,455.02
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