Finding the Third Proportional to 53,213 and 80,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,213 and 80,211 is: 120,906.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,213 : 80,211 = 80,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,213/80,211 = 80,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,213x = 80,211 × 80,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,213x = 6,433,804,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,433,804,521/53,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,906.63
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