Finding the Third Proportional to 55,857 and 78,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,857 and 78,134 is: 109,295.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,857 : 78,134 = 78,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,857/78,134 = 78,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,857x = 78,134 × 78,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,857x = 6,104,921,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,104,921,956/55,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 109,295.56
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