Finding the Third Proportional to 55,900 and 84,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,900 and 84,374 is: 127,351.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,900 : 84,374 = 84,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,900/84,374 = 84,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,900x = 84,374 × 84,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,900x = 7,118,971,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,118,971,876/55,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,351.91
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