Finding the Third Proportional to 53,712 and 115,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,712 and 115,200 is: 247,077.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,712 : 115,200 = 115,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,712/115,200 = 115,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,712x = 115,200 × 115,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,712x = 13,271,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,271,040,000/53,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,077.75
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