Finding the Third Proportional to 56,973 and 124,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,973 and 124,668 is: 272,797.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,973 : 124,668 = 124,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,973/124,668 = 124,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,973x = 124,668 × 124,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,973x = 15,542,110,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,542,110,224/56,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,797.82
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