Finding the Third Proportional to 53,528 and 115,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,528 and 115,688 is: 250,032.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,528 : 115,688 = 115,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,528/115,688 = 115,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,528x = 115,688 × 115,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,528x = 13,383,713,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,383,713,344/53,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,032.01
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