Finding the Third Proportional to 53,856 and 110,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,856 and 110,324 is: 225,998.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,856 : 110,324 = 110,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,856/110,324 = 110,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,856x = 110,324 × 110,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,856x = 12,171,384,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,171,384,976/53,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 225,998.68
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