Finding the Third Proportional to 56,769 and 122,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,769 and 122,082 is: 262,537.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,769 : 122,082 = 122,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,769/122,082 = 122,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,769x = 122,082 × 122,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,769x = 14,904,014,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,904,014,724/56,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,537.91
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