Finding the Third Proportional to 53,174 and 82,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,174 and 82,284 is: 127,330.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,174 : 82,284 = 82,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,174/82,284 = 82,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,174x = 82,284 × 82,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,174x = 6,770,656,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,770,656,656/53,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,330.21
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