Finding the Third Proportional to 55,240 and 120,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,240 and 120,288 is: 261,933.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,240 : 120,288 = 120,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,240/120,288 = 120,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,240x = 120,288 × 120,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,240x = 14,469,202,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,469,202,944/55,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,933.43
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