Finding the Third Proportional to 53,488 and 80,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,488 and 80,230 is: 120,342.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,488 : 80,230 = 80,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,488/80,230 = 80,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,488x = 80,230 × 80,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,488x = 6,436,852,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,436,852,900/53,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,342.00
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