Finding the Third Proportional to 53,886 and 116,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,886 and 116,376 is: 251,333.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,886 : 116,376 = 116,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,886/116,376 = 116,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,886x = 116,376 × 116,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,886x = 13,543,373,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,543,373,376/53,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,333.80
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