Finding the Third Proportional to 53,032 and 115,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,032 and 115,410 is: 251,159.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,032 : 115,410 = 115,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,032/115,410 = 115,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,032x = 115,410 × 115,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,032x = 13,319,468,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,319,468,100/53,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,159.08
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