Finding the Third Proportional to 56,034 and 119,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,034 and 119,554 is: 255,080.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,034 : 119,554 = 119,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,034/119,554 = 119,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,034x = 119,554 × 119,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,034x = 14,293,158,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,293,158,916/56,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,080.11
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