Finding the Third Proportional to 55,995 and 121,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 55,995 and 121,831 is: 265,073.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,995 : 121,831 = 121,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,995/121,831 = 121,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,995x = 121,831 × 121,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,995x = 14,842,792,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,842,792,561/55,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,073.53
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