Finding the Third Proportional to 55,734 and 120,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,734 and 120,000 is: 258,370.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,734 : 120,000 = 120,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,734/120,000 = 120,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,734x = 120,000 × 120,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,734x = 14,400,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,400,000,000/55,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,370.12
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