Finding the Third Proportional to 55,950 and 118,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,950 and 118,379 is: 250,466.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,950 : 118,379 = 118,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,950/118,379 = 118,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,950x = 118,379 × 118,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,950x = 14,013,587,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,013,587,641/55,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,466.27
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