Finding the Third Proportional to 55,226 and 74,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,226 and 74,583 is: 100,724.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,226 : 74,583 = 74,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,226/74,583 = 74,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,226x = 74,583 × 74,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,226x = 5,562,623,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,562,623,889/55,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,724.73
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