Finding the Third Proportional to 53,222 and 84,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,222 and 84,369 is: 133,744.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,222 : 84,369 = 84,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,222/84,369 = 84,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,222x = 84,369 × 84,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,222x = 7,118,128,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,118,128,161/53,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,744.09
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