Finding the Third Proportional to 55,531.50 and 79,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,531.50 and 79,143 is: 112,793.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,531.50 : 79,143 = 79,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,531.50/79,143 = 79,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,531.50x = 79,143 × 79,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,531.50x = 6,263,614,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,263,614,449/55,531.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,793.90
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