Finding the Third Proportional to 55,724 and 119,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,724 and 119,728 is: 257,246.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,724 : 119,728 = 119,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,724/119,728 = 119,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,724x = 119,728 × 119,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,724x = 14,334,793,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,334,793,984/55,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,246.32
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