Finding the Third Proportional to 53,804 and 125,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,804 and 125,030 is: 290,545.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,804 : 125,030 = 125,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,804/125,030 = 125,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,804x = 125,030 × 125,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,804x = 15,632,500,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,632,500,900/53,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,545.33
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