Finding the Third Proportional to 56,962 and 133,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,962 and 133,088 is: 310,951.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,962 : 133,088 = 133,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,962/133,088 = 133,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,962x = 133,088 × 133,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,962x = 17,712,415,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,712,415,744/56,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,951.44
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