Finding the Third Proportional to 56,624 and 84,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,624 and 84,928 is: 127,380.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,624 : 84,928 = 84,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,624/84,928 = 84,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,624x = 84,928 × 84,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,624x = 7,212,765,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,212,765,184/56,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,380.00
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