Finding the Third Proportional to 55,323 and 83,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,323 and 83,025 is: 124,598.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,323 : 83,025 = 83,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,323/83,025 = 83,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,323x = 83,025 × 83,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,323x = 6,893,150,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,893,150,625/55,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,598.28
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