Finding the Third Proportional to 56,180 and 129,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,180 and 129,730 is: 299,570.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,180 : 129,730 = 129,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,180/129,730 = 129,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,180x = 129,730 × 129,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,180x = 16,829,872,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,829,872,900/56,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 299,570.54
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