Finding the Third Proportional to 56,034 and 84,262
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,034 and 84,262 is: 126,710.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,034 : 84,262 = 84,262 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,034/84,262 = 84,262/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,034x = 84,262 × 84,262 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,034x = 7,100,084,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,100,084,644/56,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,710.29
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