Finding the Third Proportional to 53,932 and 117,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,932 and 117,026 is: 253,932.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,932 : 117,026 = 117,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,932/117,026 = 117,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,932x = 117,026 × 117,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,932x = 13,695,084,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,695,084,676/53,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,932.45
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