Finding the Third Proportional to 56,151 and 122,853
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,151 and 122,853 is: 268,790.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,151 : 122,853 = 122,853 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,151/122,853 = 122,853/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,151x = 122,853 × 122,853 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,151x = 15,092,859,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,092,859,609/56,151 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,790.58
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