Finding the Third Proportional to 53,093 and 82,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,093 and 82,866 is: 129,334.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,093 : 82,866 = 82,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,093/82,866 = 82,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,093x = 82,866 × 82,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,093x = 6,866,773,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,866,773,956/53,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,334.83
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