Finding the Third Proportional to 55,874 and 121,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,874 and 121,588 is: 264,588.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,874 : 121,588 = 121,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,874/121,588 = 121,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,874x = 121,588 × 121,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,874x = 14,783,641,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,783,641,744/55,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,588.93
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