Finding the Third Proportional to 55,494 and 121,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,494 and 121,350 is: 265,358.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,494 : 121,350 = 121,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,494/121,350 = 121,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,494x = 121,350 × 121,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,494x = 14,725,822,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,725,822,500/55,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,358.82
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