Finding the Third Proportional to 55,442 and 81,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,442 and 81,459 is: 119,684.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,442 : 81,459 = 81,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,442/81,459 = 81,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,442x = 81,459 × 81,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,442x = 6,635,568,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,635,568,681/55,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,684.87
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