Finding the Third Proportional to 56,762 and 123,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,762 and 123,348 is: 268,044.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,762 : 123,348 = 123,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,762/123,348 = 123,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,762x = 123,348 × 123,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,762x = 15,214,729,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,214,729,104/56,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,044.27
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