Finding the Third Proportional to 53,464 and 110,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,464 and 110,168 is: 227,012.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,464 : 110,168 = 110,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,464/110,168 = 110,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,464x = 110,168 × 110,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,464x = 12,136,988,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,136,988,224/53,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,012.35
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