Finding the Third Proportional to 55,544 and 119,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,544 and 119,960 is: 259,081.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,544 : 119,960 = 119,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,544/119,960 = 119,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,544x = 119,960 × 119,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,544x = 14,390,401,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,390,401,600/55,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,081.12
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