Finding the Third Proportional to 55,622 and 114,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,622 and 114,934 is: 237,492.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,622 : 114,934 = 114,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,622/114,934 = 114,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,622x = 114,934 × 114,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,622x = 13,209,824,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,209,824,356/55,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237,492.80
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