Finding the Third Proportional to 56,612 and 84,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,612 and 84,932 is: 127,419.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,612 : 84,932 = 84,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,612/84,932 = 84,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,612x = 84,932 × 84,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,612x = 7,213,444,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,213,444,624/56,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,419.00
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