Finding the Third Proportional to 53,604 and 102,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,604 and 102,348 is: 195,416.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,604 : 102,348 = 102,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,604/102,348 = 102,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,604x = 102,348 × 102,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,604x = 10,475,113,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,475,113,104/53,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 195,416.63
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