Finding the Third Proportional to 55,592 and 83,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,592 and 83,394 is: 125,100.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,592 : 83,394 = 83,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,592/83,394 = 83,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,592x = 83,394 × 83,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,592x = 6,954,559,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,954,559,236/55,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 125,100.00
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