Finding the Third Proportional to 55,596 and 119,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,596 and 119,832 is: 258,286.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,596 : 119,832 = 119,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,596/119,832 = 119,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,596x = 119,832 × 119,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,596x = 14,359,708,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,359,708,224/55,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,286.72
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