Finding the Third Proportional to 53,592 and 116,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,592 and 116,708 is: 254,156.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,592 : 116,708 = 116,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,592/116,708 = 116,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,592x = 116,708 × 116,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,592x = 13,620,757,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,620,757,264/53,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,156.54
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