Finding the Third Proportional to 53,622 and 114,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,622 and 114,156 is: 243,026.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,622 : 114,156 = 114,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,622/114,156 = 114,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,622x = 114,156 × 114,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,622x = 13,031,592,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,031,592,336/53,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,026.97
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