Finding the Third Proportional to 53,444 and 114,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,444 and 114,044 is: 243,358.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,444 : 114,044 = 114,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,444/114,044 = 114,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,444x = 114,044 × 114,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,444x = 13,006,033,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,006,033,936/53,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,358.17
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