Finding the Third Proportional to 53,814 and 106,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,814 and 106,252 is: 209,787.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,814 : 106,252 = 106,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,814/106,252 = 106,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,814x = 106,252 × 106,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,814x = 11,289,487,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,289,487,504/53,814 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 209,787.18
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