Finding the Third Proportional to 55,643 and 70,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,643 and 70,503 is: 89,331.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,643 : 70,503 = 70,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,643/70,503 = 70,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,643x = 70,503 × 70,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,643x = 4,970,673,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,970,673,009/55,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89,331.51
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