Finding the Third Proportional to 57,128 and 127,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,128 and 127,504 is: 284,576.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,128 : 127,504 = 127,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,128/127,504 = 127,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,128x = 127,504 × 127,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,128x = 16,257,270,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,257,270,016/57,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,576.22
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