Finding the Third Proportional to 55,970 and 122,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,970 and 122,116 is: 266,434.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,970 : 122,116 = 122,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,970/122,116 = 122,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,970x = 122,116 × 122,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,970x = 14,912,317,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,912,317,456/55,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,434.12
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