Finding the Third Proportional to 55,272 and 117,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,272 and 117,110 is: 248,132.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,272 : 117,110 = 117,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,272/117,110 = 117,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,272x = 117,110 × 117,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,272x = 13,714,752,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,714,752,100/55,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,132.00
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