Finding the Third Proportional to 55,800 and 87,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,800 and 87,084 is: 135,907.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,800 : 87,084 = 87,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,800/87,084 = 87,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,800x = 87,084 × 87,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,800x = 7,583,623,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,583,623,056/55,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,907.22
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