Finding the Third Proportional to 55,210 and 119,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,210 and 119,162 is: 257,192.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,210 : 119,162 = 119,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,210/119,162 = 119,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,210x = 119,162 × 119,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,210x = 14,199,582,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,199,582,244/55,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,192.22
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