Finding the Third Proportional to 53,806 and 125,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,806 and 125,035 is: 290,557.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,806 : 125,035 = 125,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,806/125,035 = 125,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,806x = 125,035 × 125,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,806x = 15,633,751,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,633,751,225/53,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,557.77
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