Finding the Third Proportional to 56,913 and 124,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,913 and 124,713 is: 273,282.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,913 : 124,713 = 124,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,913/124,713 = 124,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,913x = 124,713 × 124,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,913x = 15,553,332,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,553,332,369/56,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,282.60
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