Finding the Third Proportional to 53,070 and 115,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,070 and 115,982 is: 253,473.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,070 : 115,982 = 115,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,070/115,982 = 115,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,070x = 115,982 × 115,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,070x = 13,451,824,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,451,824,324/53,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,473.23
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