Finding the Third Proportional to 55,692 and 80,466
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,692 and 80,466 is: 116,260.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,692 : 80,466 = 80,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,692/80,466 = 80,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,692x = 80,466 × 80,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,692x = 6,474,777,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,474,777,156/55,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 116,260.45
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