Finding the Third Proportional to 52,044 and 122,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,044 and 122,815 is: 289,822.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,044 : 122,815 = 122,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,044/122,815 = 122,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,044x = 122,815 × 122,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,044x = 15,083,524,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,083,524,225/52,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,822.54
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