Finding the Third Proportional to 55,229 and 86,121
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,229 and 86,121 is: 134,292.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,229 : 86,121 = 86,121 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,229/86,121 = 86,121/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,229x = 86,121 × 86,121 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,229x = 7,416,826,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,416,826,641/55,229 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,292.25
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