Finding the Third Proportional to 55,140 and 87,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,140 and 87,634 is: 139,276.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,140 : 87,634 = 87,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,140/87,634 = 87,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,140x = 87,634 × 87,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,140x = 7,679,717,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,679,717,956/55,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,276.71
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