Finding the Third Proportional to 56,253 and 122,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,253 and 122,370 is: 266,197.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,253 : 122,370 = 122,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,253/122,370 = 122,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,253x = 122,370 × 122,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,253x = 14,974,416,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,974,416,900/56,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,197.66
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