Finding the Third Proportional to 57,238 and 125,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,238 and 125,410 is: 274,776.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,238 : 125,410 = 125,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,238/125,410 = 125,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,238x = 125,410 × 125,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,238x = 15,727,668,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,727,668,100/57,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,776.69
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