Finding the Third Proportional to 56,434 and 120,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,434 and 120,642 is: 257,902.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,434 : 120,642 = 120,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,434/120,642 = 120,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,434x = 120,642 × 120,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,434x = 14,554,492,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,554,492,164/56,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,902.90
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