Finding the Third Proportional to 55,542 and 81,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,542 and 81,342 is: 119,126.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,542 : 81,342 = 81,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,542/81,342 = 81,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,542x = 81,342 × 81,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,542x = 6,616,520,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,616,520,964/55,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,126.44
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