Finding the Third Proportional to 56,767 and 84,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,767 and 84,840 is: 126,795.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,767 : 84,840 = 84,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,767/84,840 = 84,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,767x = 84,840 × 84,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,767x = 7,197,825,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,197,825,600/56,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 126,795.95
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