Finding the Third Proportional to 52,277 and 69,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,277 and 69,559 is: 92,554.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,277 : 69,559 = 69,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,277/69,559 = 69,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,277x = 69,559 × 69,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,277x = 4,838,454,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,838,454,481/52,277 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 92,554.17
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