Finding the Third Proportional to 53,148 and 115,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,148 and 115,026 is: 248,945.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,148 : 115,026 = 115,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,148/115,026 = 115,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,148x = 115,026 × 115,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,148x = 13,230,980,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,230,980,676/53,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,945.97
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