Finding the Third Proportional to 55,242 and 73,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,242 and 73,629 is: 98,136.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,242 : 73,629 = 73,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,242/73,629 = 73,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,242x = 73,629 × 73,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,242x = 5,421,229,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,421,229,641/55,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98,136.01
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