Finding the Third Proportional to 55,622 and 122,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,622 and 122,326 is: 269,023.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,622 : 122,326 = 122,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,622/122,326 = 122,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,622x = 122,326 × 122,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,622x = 14,963,650,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,963,650,276/55,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,023.95
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