Finding the Third Proportional to 52,358 and 83,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,358 and 83,393 is: 132,823.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,358 : 83,393 = 83,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,358/83,393 = 83,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,358x = 83,393 × 83,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,358x = 6,954,392,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,954,392,449/52,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,823.88
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