Finding the Third Proportional to 56,028 and 120,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,028 and 120,552 is: 259,384.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,028 : 120,552 = 120,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,028/120,552 = 120,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,028x = 120,552 × 120,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,028x = 14,532,784,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,532,784,704/56,028 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 259,384.32
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