Finding the Third Proportional to 53,063 and 115,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,063 and 115,969 is: 253,449.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,063 : 115,969 = 115,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,063/115,969 = 115,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,063x = 115,969 × 115,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,063x = 13,448,808,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,448,808,961/53,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,449.84
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