Finding the Third Proportional to 52,756 and 115,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,756 and 115,304 is: 252,009.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,756 : 115,304 = 115,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,756/115,304 = 115,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,756x = 115,304 × 115,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,756x = 13,295,012,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,295,012,416/52,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,009.49
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