Finding the Third Proportional to 56,213 and 124,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,213 and 124,328 is: 274,980.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,213 : 124,328 = 124,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,213/124,328 = 124,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,213x = 124,328 × 124,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,213x = 15,457,451,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,457,451,584/56,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,980.02
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