Finding the Third Proportional to 57,524 and 117,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,524 and 117,836 is: 241,383.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,524 : 117,836 = 117,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,524/117,836 = 117,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,524x = 117,836 × 117,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,524x = 13,885,322,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,885,322,896/57,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 241,383.13
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