Finding the Third Proportional to 52,581 and 114,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,581 and 114,037 is: 247,321.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,581 : 114,037 = 114,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,581/114,037 = 114,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,581x = 114,037 × 114,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,581x = 13,004,437,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,004,437,369/52,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,321.99
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