Finding the Third Proportional to 52,866 and 114,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,866 and 114,444 is: 247,747.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,866 : 114,444 = 114,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,866/114,444 = 114,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,866x = 114,444 × 114,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,866x = 13,097,429,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,097,429,136/52,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,747.69
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