Finding the Third Proportional to 55,722 and 119,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,722 and 119,724 is: 257,238.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,722 : 119,724 = 119,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,722/119,724 = 119,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,722x = 119,724 × 119,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,722x = 14,333,836,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,333,836,176/55,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,238.37
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