Finding the Third Proportional to 56,364 and 84,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,364 and 84,370 is: 126,291.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,364 : 84,370 = 84,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,364/84,370 = 84,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,364x = 84,370 × 84,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,364x = 7,118,296,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,118,296,900/56,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,291.55
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