Finding the Third Proportional to 55,444 and 119,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,444 and 119,992 is: 259,686.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,444 : 119,992 = 119,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,444/119,992 = 119,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,444x = 119,992 × 119,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,444x = 14,398,080,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,398,080,064/55,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,686.89
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