Finding the Third Proportional to 52,744 and 107,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,744 and 107,446 is: 218,880.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,744 : 107,446 = 107,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,744/107,446 = 107,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,744x = 107,446 × 107,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,744x = 11,544,642,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,544,642,916/52,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 218,880.69
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