Finding the Third Proportional to 55,708 and 86,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,708 and 86,336 is: 133,803.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,708 : 86,336 = 86,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,708/86,336 = 86,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,708x = 86,336 × 86,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,708x = 7,453,904,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,453,904,896/55,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,803.13
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