Finding the Third Proportional to 52,034 and 122,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,034 and 122,693 is: 289,302.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,034 : 122,693 = 122,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,034/122,693 = 122,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,034x = 122,693 × 122,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,034x = 15,053,572,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,053,572,249/52,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,302.61
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