Finding the Third Proportional to 55,833 and 114,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,833 and 114,627 is: 235,333.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,833 : 114,627 = 114,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,833/114,627 = 114,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,833x = 114,627 × 114,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,833x = 13,139,349,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,139,349,129/55,833 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 235,333.03
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