Finding the Third Proportional to 56,416 and 122,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,416 and 122,548 is: 266,201.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,416 : 122,548 = 122,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,416/122,548 = 122,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,416x = 122,548 × 122,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,416x = 15,018,012,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,018,012,304/56,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,201.30
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