Finding the Third Proportional to 52,245 and 116,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,245 and 116,154 is: 258,240.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,245 : 116,154 = 116,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,245/116,154 = 116,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,245x = 116,154 × 116,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,245x = 13,491,751,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,491,751,716/52,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,240.06
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