Finding the Third Proportional to 53,224 and 83,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,224 and 83,454 is: 130,853.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,224 : 83,454 = 83,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,224/83,454 = 83,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,224x = 83,454 × 83,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,224x = 6,964,570,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,964,570,116/53,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 130,853.94
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