Finding the Third Proportional to 53,582 and 75,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,582 and 75,477 is: 106,318.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,582 : 75,477 = 75,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,582/75,477 = 75,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,582x = 75,477 × 75,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,582x = 5,696,777,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,696,777,529/53,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,318.87
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