Finding the Third Proportional to 56,964 and 124,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,964 and 124,651 is: 272,766.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,964 : 124,651 = 124,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,964/124,651 = 124,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,964x = 124,651 × 124,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,964x = 15,537,871,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,537,871,801/56,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,766.52
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