Finding the Third Proportional to 55,372 and 129,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,372 and 129,995 is: 305,184.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,372 : 129,995 = 129,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,372/129,995 = 129,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,372x = 129,995 × 129,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,372x = 16,898,700,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,898,700,025/55,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,184.93
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