Finding the Third Proportional to 56,822 and 85,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,822 and 85,233 is: 127,849.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,822 : 85,233 = 85,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,822/85,233 = 85,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,822x = 85,233 × 85,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,822x = 7,264,664,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,264,664,289/56,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 127,849.50
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