Finding the Third Proportional to 55,984 and 85,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,984 and 85,904 is: 131,814.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,984 : 85,904 = 85,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,984/85,904 = 85,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,984x = 85,904 × 85,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,984x = 7,379,497,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,379,497,216/55,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,814.40
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