Finding the Third Proportional to 53,926 and 117,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,926 and 117,014 is: 253,908.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,926 : 117,014 = 117,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,926/117,014 = 117,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,926x = 117,014 × 117,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,926x = 13,692,276,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,692,276,196/53,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,908.62
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