Finding the Third Proportional to 53,542 and 78,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,542 and 78,393 is: 114,778.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,542 : 78,393 = 78,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,542/78,393 = 78,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,542x = 78,393 × 78,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,542x = 6,145,462,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,145,462,449/53,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 114,778.35
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