Finding the Third Proportional to 56,622 and 115,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,622 and 115,704 is: 236,434.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,622 : 115,704 = 115,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,622/115,704 = 115,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,622x = 115,704 × 115,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,622x = 13,387,415,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,387,415,616/56,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,434.88
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