Finding the Third Proportional to 55,578 and 83,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,578 and 83,372 is: 125,065.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,578 : 83,372 = 83,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,578/83,372 = 83,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,578x = 83,372 × 83,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,578x = 6,950,890,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,950,890,384/55,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,065.50
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