Finding the Third Proportional to 53,180 and 111,868
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,180 and 111,868 is: 235,322.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,180 : 111,868 = 111,868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,180/111,868 = 111,868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,180x = 111,868 × 111,868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,180x = 12,514,449,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,514,449,424/53,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,322.48
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