Finding the Third Proportional to 56,921 and 124,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,921 and 124,913 is: 274,121.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,921 : 124,913 = 124,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,921/124,913 = 124,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,921x = 124,913 × 124,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,921x = 15,603,257,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,603,257,569/56,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,121.28
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