Finding the Third Proportional to 55,566 and 121,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,566 and 121,500 is: 265,670.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,566 : 121,500 = 121,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,566/121,500 = 121,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,566x = 121,500 × 121,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,566x = 14,762,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,762,250,000/55,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,670.55
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