Finding the Third Proportional to 52,407 and 113,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,407 and 113,674 is: 246,565.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,407 : 113,674 = 113,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,407/113,674 = 113,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,407x = 113,674 × 113,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,407x = 12,921,778,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,921,778,276/52,407 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,565.88
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