Finding the Third Proportional to 55,527 and 121,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,527 and 121,410 is: 265,463.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,527 : 121,410 = 121,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,527/121,410 = 121,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,527x = 121,410 × 121,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,527x = 14,740,388,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,740,388,100/55,527 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,463.43
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