Finding the Third Proportional to 57,094 and 120,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,094 and 120,343 is: 253,659.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,094 : 120,343 = 120,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,094/120,343 = 120,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,094x = 120,343 × 120,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,094x = 14,482,437,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,482,437,649/57,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,659.54
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