Finding the Third Proportional to 55,685 and 80,455.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,685 and 80,455.50 is: 116,244.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,685 : 80,455.50 = 80,455.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,685/80,455.50 = 80,455.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,685x = 80,455.50 × 80,455.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,685x = 6,473,087,480.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,473,087,480.25/55,685 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,244.72
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