Finding the Third Proportional to 53,305 and 115,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,305 and 115,146 is: 248,730.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,305 : 115,146 = 115,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,305/115,146 = 115,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,305x = 115,146 × 115,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,305x = 13,258,601,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,258,601,316/53,305 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,730.91
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