Finding the Third Proportional to 55,226 and 86,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,226 and 86,115 is: 134,280.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,226 : 86,115 = 86,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,226/86,115 = 86,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,226x = 86,115 × 86,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,226x = 7,415,793,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,415,793,225/55,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,280.83
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