Finding the Third Proportional to 55,623 and 113,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,623 and 113,178 is: 230,287.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,623 : 113,178 = 113,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,623/113,178 = 113,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,623x = 113,178 × 113,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,623x = 12,809,259,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,809,259,684/55,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,287.11
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