Finding the Third Proportional to 57,128 and 117,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,128 and 117,040 is: 239,783.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,128 : 117,040 = 117,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,128/117,040 = 117,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,128x = 117,040 × 117,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,128x = 13,698,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,698,361,600/57,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,783.67
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