Finding the Third Proportional to 53,570 and 102,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,570 and 102,278 is: 195,273.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,570 : 102,278 = 102,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,570/102,278 = 102,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,570x = 102,278 × 102,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,570x = 10,460,789,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,460,789,284/53,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,273.27
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