Finding the Third Proportional to 52,220 and 110,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,220 and 110,393 is: 233,370.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,220 : 110,393 = 110,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,220/110,393 = 110,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,220x = 110,393 × 110,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,220x = 12,186,614,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,186,614,449/52,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,370.63
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