Finding the Third Proportional to 56,126 and 122,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,126 and 122,780 is: 268,590.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,126 : 122,780 = 122,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,126/122,780 = 122,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,126x = 122,780 × 122,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,126x = 15,074,928,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,074,928,400/56,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,590.82
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