Finding the Third Proportional to 55,538 and 79,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,538 and 79,152 is: 112,806.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,538 : 79,152 = 79,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,538/79,152 = 79,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,538x = 79,152 × 79,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,538x = 6,265,039,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,265,039,104/55,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 112,806.35
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