Finding the Third Proportional to 56,412 and 120,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,412 and 120,600 is: 257,823.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,412 : 120,600 = 120,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,412/120,600 = 120,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,412x = 120,600 × 120,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,412x = 14,544,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,544,360,000/56,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,823.87
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