Finding the Third Proportional to 55,659 and 86,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,659 and 86,198 is: 133,493.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,659 : 86,198 = 86,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,659/86,198 = 86,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,659x = 86,198 × 86,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,659x = 7,430,095,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,430,095,204/55,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,493.15
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