Finding the Third Proportional to 56,338 and 84,331
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,338 and 84,331 is: 126,233.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,338 : 84,331 = 84,331 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,338/84,331 = 84,331/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,338x = 84,331 × 84,331 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,338x = 7,111,717,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,111,717,561/56,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,233.05
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