Finding the Third Proportional to 53,412.75 and 76,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,412.75 and 76,329 is: 109,077.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,412.75 : 76,329 = 76,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,412.75/76,329 = 76,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,412.75x = 76,329 × 76,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,412.75x = 5,826,116,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,826,116,241/53,412.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,077.26
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