Finding the Third Proportional to 55,562 and 78,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,562 and 78,243 is: 110,182.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,562 : 78,243 = 78,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,562/78,243 = 78,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,562x = 78,243 × 78,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,562x = 6,121,967,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,121,967,049/55,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 110,182.63
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