Finding the Third Proportional to 53,822 and 117,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,822 and 117,332 is: 255,783.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,822 : 117,332 = 117,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,822/117,332 = 117,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,822x = 117,332 × 117,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,822x = 13,766,798,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,766,798,224/53,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,783.85
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