Finding the Third Proportional to 55,536 and 119,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,536 and 119,820 is: 258,513.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,536 : 119,820 = 119,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,536/119,820 = 119,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,536x = 119,820 × 119,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,536x = 14,356,832,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,356,832,400/55,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,513.98
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