Finding the Third Proportional to 55,850 and 73,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,850 and 73,407 is: 96,483.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,850 : 73,407 = 73,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,850/73,407 = 73,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,850x = 73,407 × 73,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,850x = 5,388,587,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,388,587,649/55,850 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 96,483.22
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