Finding the Third Proportional to 52,605 and 113,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,605 and 113,958 is: 246,866.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,605 : 113,958 = 113,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,605/113,958 = 113,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,605x = 113,958 × 113,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,605x = 12,986,425,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,986,425,764/52,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,866.76
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