Finding the Third Proportional to 55,874 and 86,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,874 and 86,302 is: 133,300.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,874 : 86,302 = 86,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,874/86,302 = 86,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,874x = 86,302 × 86,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,874x = 7,448,035,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,448,035,204/55,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,300.55
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