Finding the Third Proportional to 57,063 and 127,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,063 and 127,239 is: 283,717.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,063 : 127,239 = 127,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,063/127,239 = 127,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,063x = 127,239 × 127,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,063x = 16,189,763,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,189,763,121/57,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,717.35
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