Finding the Third Proportional to 55,934 and 109,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,934 and 109,033 is: 212,539.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,934 : 109,033 = 109,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,934/109,033 = 109,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,934x = 109,033 × 109,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,934x = 11,888,195,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,888,195,089/55,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 212,539.69
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