Finding the Third Proportional to 53,620 and 113,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,620 and 113,720 is: 241,183.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,620 : 113,720 = 113,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,620/113,720 = 113,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,620x = 113,720 × 113,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,620x = 12,932,238,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,932,238,400/53,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,183.11
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