Finding the Third Proportional to 55,776 and 120,987
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,776 and 120,987 is: 262,440.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,776 : 120,987 = 120,987 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,776/120,987 = 120,987/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,776x = 120,987 × 120,987 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,776x = 14,637,854,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,637,854,169/55,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,440.01
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