Finding the Third Proportional to 53,469 and 83,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,469 and 83,160 is: 129,338.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,469 : 83,160 = 83,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,469/83,160 = 83,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,469x = 83,160 × 83,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,469x = 6,915,585,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,915,585,600/53,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,338.23
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