Finding the Third Proportional to 56,515 and 85,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,515 and 85,501 is: 129,353.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,515 : 85,501 = 85,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,515/85,501 = 85,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,515x = 85,501 × 85,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,515x = 7,310,421,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,310,421,001/56,515 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,353.64
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