Finding the Third Proportional to 52,995 and 76,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,995 and 76,635 is: 110,820.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,995 : 76,635 = 76,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,995/76,635 = 76,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,995x = 76,635 × 76,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,995x = 5,872,923,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,872,923,225/52,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,820.33
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