Finding the Third Proportional to 56,842 and 88,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,842 and 88,972 is: 139,263.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,842 : 88,972 = 88,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,842/88,972 = 88,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,842x = 88,972 × 88,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,842x = 7,916,016,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,916,016,784/56,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,263.52
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