Finding the Third Proportional to 55,539 and 88,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,539 and 88,332 is: 140,487.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,539 : 88,332 = 88,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,539/88,332 = 88,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,539x = 88,332 × 88,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,539x = 7,802,542,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,802,542,224/55,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,487.63
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