Finding the Third Proportional to 53,660 and 114,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,660 and 114,250 is: 243,254.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,660 : 114,250 = 114,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,660/114,250 = 114,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,660x = 114,250 × 114,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,660x = 13,053,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,053,062,500/53,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,254.99
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