Finding the Third Proportional to 53,728 and 116,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,728 and 116,785 is: 253,847.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,728 : 116,785 = 116,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,728/116,785 = 116,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,728x = 116,785 × 116,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,728x = 13,638,736,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,638,736,225/53,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,847.83
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