Finding the Third Proportional to 55,858 and 119,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,858 and 119,712 is: 256,560.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,858 : 119,712 = 119,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,858/119,712 = 119,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,858x = 119,712 × 119,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,858x = 14,330,962,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,330,962,944/55,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,560.62
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