Finding the Third Proportional to 53,497.97 and 112,964.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,497.97 and 112,964.63 is: 238,532.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,497.97 : 112,964.63 = 112,964.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,497.97/112,964.63 = 112,964.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,497.97x = 112,964.63 × 112,964.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,497.97x = 12,761,006,501.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,761,006,501.39/53,497.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,532.54
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