Finding the Third Proportional to 56,844 and 119,580
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,844 and 119,580 is: 251,554.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,844 : 119,580 = 119,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,844/119,580 = 119,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,844x = 119,580 × 119,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,844x = 14,299,376,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,299,376,400/56,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,554.72
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