Finding the Third Proportional to 53,313 and 114,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,313 and 114,006 is: 243,793.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,313 : 114,006 = 114,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,313/114,006 = 114,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,313x = 114,006 × 114,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,313x = 12,997,368,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,997,368,036/53,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,793.60
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