Finding the Third Proportional to 53,738 and 78,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,738 and 78,969 is: 116,046.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,738 : 78,969 = 78,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,738/78,969 = 78,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,738x = 78,969 × 78,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,738x = 6,236,102,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,236,102,961/53,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,046.43
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