Finding the Third Proportional to 55,438 and 98,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,438 and 98,564 is: 175,238.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,438 : 98,564 = 98,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,438/98,564 = 98,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,438x = 98,564 × 98,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,438x = 9,714,862,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,714,862,096/55,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 175,238.32
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