Finding the Third Proportional to 56,936 and 122,294
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,936 and 122,294 is: 262,677.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,936 : 122,294 = 122,294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,936/122,294 = 122,294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,936x = 122,294 × 122,294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,936x = 14,955,822,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,955,822,436/56,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,677.79
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