Finding the Third Proportional to 55,366 and 121,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,366 and 121,036 is: 264,597.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,366 : 121,036 = 121,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,366/121,036 = 121,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,366x = 121,036 × 121,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,366x = 14,649,713,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,649,713,296/55,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,597.65
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