Finding the Third Proportional to 55,506 and 118,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,506 and 118,944 is: 254,885.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,506 : 118,944 = 118,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,506/118,944 = 118,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,506x = 118,944 × 118,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,506x = 14,147,675,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,147,675,136/55,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,885.51
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