Finding the Third Proportional to 56,108 and 84,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,108 and 84,306 is: 126,675.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,108 : 84,306 = 84,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,108/84,306 = 84,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,108x = 84,306 × 84,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,108x = 7,107,501,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,107,501,636/56,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,675.37
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