Finding the Third Proportional to 55,958 and 128,868.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,958 and 128,868.75 is: 296,778.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,958 : 128,868.75 = 128,868.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,958/128,868.75 = 128,868.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,958x = 128,868.75 × 128,868.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,958x = 16,607,154,726.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,607,154,726.56/55,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 296,778.92
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