Finding the Third Proportional to 53,166 and 115,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,166 and 115,134 is: 249,329.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,166 : 115,134 = 115,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,166/115,134 = 115,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,166x = 115,134 × 115,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,166x = 13,255,837,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,255,837,956/53,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,329.23
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