Finding the Third Proportional to 55,933 and 109,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,933 and 109,030 is: 212,531.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,933 : 109,030 = 109,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,933/109,030 = 109,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,933x = 109,030 × 109,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,933x = 11,887,540,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,887,540,900/55,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,531.80
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