Finding the Third Proportional to 53,562 and 76,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,562 and 76,518 is: 109,312.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,562 : 76,518 = 76,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,562/76,518 = 76,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,562x = 76,518 × 76,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,562x = 5,855,004,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,855,004,324/53,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,312.65
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