Finding the Third Proportional to 55,276 and 118,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,276 and 118,437 is: 253,768.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,276 : 118,437 = 118,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,276/118,437 = 118,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,276x = 118,437 × 118,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,276x = 14,027,322,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,027,322,969/55,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,768.78
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