Finding the Third Proportional to 56,702 and 122,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,702 and 122,071 is: 262,800.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,702 : 122,071 = 122,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,702/122,071 = 122,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,702x = 122,071 × 122,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,702x = 14,901,329,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,901,329,041/56,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,800.77
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