Finding the Third Proportional to 56,481 and 120,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,481 and 120,718 is: 258,013.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,481 : 120,718 = 120,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,481/120,718 = 120,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,481x = 120,718 × 120,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,481x = 14,572,835,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,572,835,524/56,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,013.06
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