Finding the Third Proportional to 52,791 and 115,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,791 and 115,050 is: 250,734.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,791 : 115,050 = 115,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,791/115,050 = 115,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,791x = 115,050 × 115,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,791x = 13,236,502,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,236,502,500/52,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,734.07
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