Finding the Third Proportional to 56,836 and 119,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,836 and 119,563 is: 251,518.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,836 : 119,563 = 119,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,836/119,563 = 119,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,836x = 119,563 × 119,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,836x = 14,295,310,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,295,310,969/56,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,518.60
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