Finding the Third Proportional to 55,536 and 117,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,536 and 117,270 is: 247,627.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,536 : 117,270 = 117,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,536/117,270 = 117,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,536x = 117,270 × 117,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,536x = 13,752,252,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,752,252,900/55,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,627.72
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