Finding the Third Proportional to 55,932 and 109,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,932 and 109,029 is: 212,531.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,932 : 109,029 = 109,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,932/109,029 = 109,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,932x = 109,029 × 109,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,932x = 11,887,322,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,887,322,841/55,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,531.70
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