Finding the Third Proportional to 53,341 and 77,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,341 and 77,817 is: 113,524.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,341 : 77,817 = 77,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,341/77,817 = 77,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,341x = 77,817 × 77,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,341x = 6,055,485,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,055,485,489/53,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 113,524.03
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