Finding the Third Proportional to 56,625 and 125,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,625 and 125,319 is: 277,348.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,625 : 125,319 = 125,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,625/125,319 = 125,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,625x = 125,319 × 125,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,625x = 15,704,851,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,704,851,761/56,625 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,348.38
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