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Finding the Third Proportional to 53,847 and 110,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 53,847 and 110,382 is: 226,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,847 : 110,382 = 110,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,847/110,382 = 110,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,847x = 110,382 × 110,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,847x = 12,184,185,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,184,185,924/53,847
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,274.18

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