Finding the Third Proportional to 56,766 and 122,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,766 and 122,076 is: 262,525.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,766 : 122,076 = 122,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,766/122,076 = 122,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,766x = 122,076 × 122,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,766x = 14,902,549,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,902,549,776/56,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,525.98
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