Finding the Third Proportional to 55,743 and 122,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,743 and 122,058 is: 267,265.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,743 : 122,058 = 122,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,743/122,058 = 122,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,743x = 122,058 × 122,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,743x = 14,898,155,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,898,155,364/55,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,265.04
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