Finding the Third Proportional to 56,968 and 124,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,968 and 124,664 is: 272,804.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,968 : 124,664 = 124,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,968/124,664 = 124,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,968x = 124,664 × 124,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,968x = 15,541,112,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,541,112,896/56,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,804.26
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