Finding the Third Proportional to 56,943 and 122,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,943 and 122,310 is: 262,714.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,943 : 122,310 = 122,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,943/122,310 = 122,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,943x = 122,310 × 122,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,943x = 14,959,736,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,959,736,100/56,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,714.22
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