Finding the Third Proportional to 57,186 and 126,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,186 and 126,004 is: 277,638.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,186 : 126,004 = 126,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,186/126,004 = 126,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,186x = 126,004 × 126,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,186x = 15,877,008,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,877,008,016/57,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,638.02
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