Finding the Third Proportional to 53,211 and 110,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,211 and 110,929 is: 231,253.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,211 : 110,929 = 110,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,211/110,929 = 110,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,211x = 110,929 × 110,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,211x = 12,305,243,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,305,243,041/53,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,253.75
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