Finding the Third Proportional to 53,164 and 112,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,164 and 112,804 is: 239,348.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,164 : 112,804 = 112,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,164/112,804 = 112,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,164x = 112,804 × 112,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,164x = 12,724,742,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,724,742,416/53,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,348.85
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