Finding the Third Proportional to 56,169 and 84,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,169 and 84,609 is: 127,449
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,169 : 84,609 = 84,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,169/84,609 = 84,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,169x = 84,609 × 84,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,169x = 7,158,682,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,158,682,881/56,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,449
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