Finding the Third Proportional to 56,656.97 and 110,580.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,656.97 and 110,580.19 is: 215,824.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,656.97 : 110,580.19 = 110,580.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,656.97/110,580.19 = 110,580.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,656.97x = 110,580.19 × 110,580.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,656.97x = 12,227,977,867.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,227,977,867.54/56,656.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,824.78
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