Finding the Third Proportional to 56,048 and 119,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,048 and 119,512 is: 254,837.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,048 : 119,512 = 119,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,048/119,512 = 119,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,048x = 119,512 × 119,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,048x = 14,283,118,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,283,118,144/56,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,837.25
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