Finding the Third Proportional to 55,974.75 and 120,612.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,974.75 and 120,612.75 is: 259,892.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,974.75 : 120,612.75 = 120,612.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,974.75/120,612.75 = 120,612.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,974.75x = 120,612.75 × 120,612.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,974.75x = 14,547,435,462.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,547,435,462.56/55,974.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,892.82
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