Finding the Third Proportional to 53,430 and 75,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,430 and 75,945 is: 107,947.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,430 : 75,945 = 75,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,430/75,945 = 75,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,430x = 75,945 × 75,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,430x = 5,767,643,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,767,643,025/53,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 107,947.65
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