Finding the Third Proportional to 55,948 and 87,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,948 and 87,774 is: 137,704.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,948 : 87,774 = 87,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,948/87,774 = 87,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,948x = 87,774 × 87,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,948x = 7,704,275,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,704,275,076/55,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,704.21
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