Finding the Third Proportional to 55,366 and 129,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,366 and 129,979 is: 305,142.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,366 : 129,979 = 129,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,366/129,979 = 129,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,366x = 129,979 × 129,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,366x = 16,894,540,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,894,540,441/55,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,142.88
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