Finding the Third Proportional to 52,548.84 and 115,317.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,548.84 and 115,317.19 is: 253,060.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,548.84 : 115,317.19 = 115,317.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,548.84/115,317.19 = 115,317.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,548.84x = 115,317.19 × 115,317.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,548.84x = 13,298,053,732.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,298,053,732.91/52,548.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,060.82
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