Finding the Third Proportional to 53,376 and 77,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,376 and 77,310 is: 111,976.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,376 : 77,310 = 77,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,376/77,310 = 77,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,376x = 77,310 × 77,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,376x = 5,976,836,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,976,836,100/53,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 111,976.10
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