Finding the Third Proportional to 55,779 and 81,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,779 and 81,808 is: 119,983.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,779 : 81,808 = 81,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,779/81,808 = 81,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,779x = 81,808 × 81,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,779x = 6,692,548,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,692,548,864/55,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 119,983.31
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