Finding the Third Proportional to 55,458 and 121,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,458 and 121,977 is: 268,282.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,458 : 121,977 = 121,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,458/121,977 = 121,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,458x = 121,977 × 121,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,458x = 14,878,388,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,878,388,529/55,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,282.10
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