Finding the Third Proportional to 55,958 and 120,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,958 and 120,230 is: 258,323.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,958 : 120,230 = 120,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,958/120,230 = 120,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,958x = 120,230 × 120,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,958x = 14,455,252,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,455,252,900/55,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,323.26
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