Finding the Third Proportional to 56,868 and 132,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,868 and 132,855 is: 310,375.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,868 : 132,855 = 132,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,868/132,855 = 132,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,868x = 132,855 × 132,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,868x = 17,650,451,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,650,451,025/56,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,375.80
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