Finding the Third Proportional to 53,810 and 106,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,810 and 106,246 is: 209,779.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,810 : 106,246 = 106,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,810/106,246 = 106,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,810x = 106,246 × 106,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,810x = 11,288,212,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,288,212,516/53,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,779.08
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