Finding the Third Proportional to 52,704 and 115,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,704 and 115,776 is: 254,327.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,704 : 115,776 = 115,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,704/115,776 = 115,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,704x = 115,776 × 115,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,704x = 13,404,082,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,404,082,176/52,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,327.61
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