Finding the Third Proportional to 56,529 and 122,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,529 and 122,901 is: 267,201.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,529 : 122,901 = 122,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,529/122,901 = 122,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,529x = 122,901 × 122,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,529x = 15,104,655,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,104,655,801/56,529 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,201.89
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