Finding the Third Proportional to 55,886 and 120,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,886 and 120,484 is: 259,750.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,886 : 120,484 = 120,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,886/120,484 = 120,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,886x = 120,484 × 120,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,886x = 14,516,394,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,516,394,256/55,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,750.10
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