Finding the Third Proportional to 55,823 and 75,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,823 and 75,803 is: 102,934.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,823 : 75,803 = 75,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,823/75,803 = 75,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,823x = 75,803 × 75,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,823x = 5,746,094,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,746,094,809/55,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 102,934.18
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