Finding the Third Proportional to 53,326 and 116,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,326 and 116,696 is: 255,371.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,326 : 116,696 = 116,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,326/116,696 = 116,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,326x = 116,696 × 116,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,326x = 13,617,956,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,617,956,416/53,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,371.80
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