Finding the Third Proportional to 53,706 and 115,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,706 and 115,184 is: 247,036.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,706 : 115,184 = 115,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,706/115,184 = 115,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,706x = 115,184 × 115,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,706x = 13,267,353,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,267,353,856/53,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,036.72
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