Finding the Third Proportional to 55,955 and 86,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,955 and 86,769 is: 134,552.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,955 : 86,769 = 86,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,955/86,769 = 86,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,955x = 86,769 × 86,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,955x = 7,528,859,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,528,859,361/55,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,552.04
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