Finding the Third Proportional to 55,844 and 86,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,844 and 86,373 is: 133,591.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,844 : 86,373 = 86,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,844/86,373 = 86,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,844x = 86,373 × 86,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,844x = 7,460,295,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,460,295,129/55,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,591.70
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