Finding the Third Proportional to 52,254 and 76,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,254 and 76,140 is: 110,944.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,254 : 76,140 = 76,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,254/76,140 = 76,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,254x = 76,140 × 76,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,254x = 5,797,299,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,797,299,600/52,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,944.61
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