Finding the Third Proportional to 55,546 and 120,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,546 and 120,572 is: 261,721.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,546 : 120,572 = 120,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,546/120,572 = 120,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,546x = 120,572 × 120,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,546x = 14,537,607,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,537,607,184/55,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,721.95
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