Finding the Third Proportional to 53,652 and 84,936.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,652 and 84,936.50 is: 134,463.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,652 : 84,936.50 = 84,936.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,652/84,936.50 = 84,936.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,652x = 84,936.50 × 84,936.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,652x = 7,214,209,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,214,209,032.25/53,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,463.00
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