Finding the Third Proportional to 53,956 and 110,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,956 and 110,052 is: 224,468.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,956 : 110,052 = 110,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,956/110,052 = 110,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,956x = 110,052 × 110,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,956x = 12,111,442,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,111,442,704/53,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 224,468.88
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