Finding the Third Proportional to 55,045 and 87,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,045 and 87,477 is: 139,017.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,045 : 87,477 = 87,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,045/87,477 = 87,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,045x = 87,477 × 87,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,045x = 7,652,225,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,652,225,529/55,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,017.63
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