Finding the Third Proportional to 56,382 and 84,399
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,382 and 84,399 is: 126,338.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,382 : 84,399 = 84,399 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,382/84,399 = 84,399/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,382x = 84,399 × 84,399 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,382x = 7,123,191,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,123,191,201/56,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,338.04
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