Finding the Third Proportional to 57,202 and 126,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,202 and 126,038 is: 277,710.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,202 : 126,038 = 126,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,202/126,038 = 126,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,202x = 126,038 × 126,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,202x = 15,885,577,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,885,577,444/57,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,710.18
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