Finding the Third Proportional to 55,428 and 118,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,428 and 118,731 is: 254,330.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,428 : 118,731 = 118,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,428/118,731 = 118,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,428x = 118,731 × 118,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,428x = 14,097,050,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,097,050,361/55,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,330.85
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