Finding the Third Proportional to 55,550 and 120,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,550 and 120,574 is: 261,711.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,550 : 120,574 = 120,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,550/120,574 = 120,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,550x = 120,574 × 120,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,550x = 14,538,089,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,538,089,476/55,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,711.78
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