Finding the Third Proportional to 52,832 and 106,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,832 and 106,528 is: 214,798.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,832 : 106,528 = 106,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,832/106,528 = 106,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,832x = 106,528 × 106,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,832x = 11,348,214,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,348,214,784/52,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,798.13
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