Finding the Third Proportional to 52,600 and 73,986
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,600 and 73,986 is: 104,067.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,600 : 73,986 = 73,986 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,600/73,986 = 73,986/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,600x = 73,986 × 73,986 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,600x = 5,473,928,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,473,928,196/52,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,067.08
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