Finding the Third Proportional to 56,480 and 120,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,480 and 120,716 is: 258,009.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,480 : 120,716 = 120,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,480/120,716 = 120,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,480x = 120,716 × 120,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,480x = 14,572,352,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,572,352,656/56,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,009.08
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