Finding the Third Proportional to 55,282 and 129,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,282 and 129,953 is: 305,484.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,282 : 129,953 = 129,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,282/129,953 = 129,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,282x = 129,953 × 129,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,282x = 16,887,782,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,887,782,209/55,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,484.28
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