Finding the Third Proportional to 56,974 and 127,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,974 and 127,070 is: 283,406.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,974 : 127,070 = 127,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,974/127,070 = 127,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,974x = 127,070 × 127,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,974x = 16,146,784,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,146,784,900/56,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,406.20
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