Finding the Third Proportional to 56,345 and 84,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,345 and 84,341 is: 126,247.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,345 : 84,341 = 84,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,345/84,341 = 84,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,345x = 84,341 × 84,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,345x = 7,113,404,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,113,404,281/56,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,247.30
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