Finding the Third Proportional to 56,858 and 122,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,858 and 122,764 is: 265,063.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,858 : 122,764 = 122,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,858/122,764 = 122,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,858x = 122,764 × 122,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,858x = 15,070,999,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,070,999,696/56,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,063.84
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