Finding the Third Proportional to 57,060 and 112,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,060 and 112,581 is: 222,125.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,060 : 112,581 = 112,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,060/112,581 = 112,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,060x = 112,581 × 112,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,060x = 12,674,481,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,674,481,561/57,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 222,125.51
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