Finding the Third Proportional to 55,442 and 118,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,442 and 118,660 is: 253,962.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,442 : 118,660 = 118,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,442/118,660 = 118,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,442x = 118,660 × 118,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,442x = 14,080,195,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,080,195,600/55,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,962.62
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