Finding the Third Proportional to 56,452 and 86,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,452 and 86,622 is: 132,915.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,452 : 86,622 = 86,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,452/86,622 = 86,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,452x = 86,622 × 86,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,452x = 7,503,370,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,503,370,884/56,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,915.94
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