Finding the Third Proportional to 53,545 and 75,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,545 and 75,215 is: 105,654.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,545 : 75,215 = 75,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,545/75,215 = 75,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,545x = 75,215 × 75,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,545x = 5,657,296,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,657,296,225/53,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105,654.99
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