Finding the Third Proportional to 53,467 and 108,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,467 and 108,229 is: 219,079.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,467 : 108,229 = 108,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,467/108,229 = 108,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,467x = 108,229 × 108,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,467x = 11,713,516,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,713,516,441/53,467 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,079.37
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