Finding the Third Proportional to 52,800 and 109,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,800 and 109,953 is: 228,970.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,800 : 109,953 = 109,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,800/109,953 = 109,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,800x = 109,953 × 109,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,800x = 12,089,662,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,089,662,209/52,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228,970.88
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