Finding the Third Proportional to 52,792 and 109,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,792 and 109,937 is: 228,938.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,792 : 109,937 = 109,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,792/109,937 = 109,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,792x = 109,937 × 109,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,792x = 12,086,143,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,086,143,969/52,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,938.93
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