Finding the Third Proportional to 56,014 and 119,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,014 and 119,560 is: 255,196.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,014 : 119,560 = 119,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,014/119,560 = 119,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,014x = 119,560 × 119,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,014x = 14,294,593,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,294,593,600/56,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,196.80
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