Finding the Third Proportional to 55,704 and 113,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,704 and 113,352 is: 230,659.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,704 : 113,352 = 113,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,704/113,352 = 113,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,704x = 113,352 × 113,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,704x = 12,848,675,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,848,675,904/55,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,659.84
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