Finding the Third Proportional to 55,863 and 121,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,863 and 121,572 is: 264,571.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,863 : 121,572 = 121,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,863/121,572 = 121,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,863x = 121,572 × 121,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,863x = 14,779,751,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,779,751,184/55,863 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,571.38
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