Finding the Third Proportional to 53,042 and 74,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,042 and 74,355 is: 104,231.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,042 : 74,355 = 74,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,042/74,355 = 74,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,042x = 74,355 × 74,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,042x = 5,528,666,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,528,666,025/53,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 104,231.85
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