Finding the Third Proportional to 52,690 and 125,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,690 and 125,941 is: 301,027.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,690 : 125,941 = 125,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,690/125,941 = 125,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,690x = 125,941 × 125,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,690x = 15,861,135,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,861,135,481/52,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,027.43
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