Finding the Third Proportional to 57,248 and 124,668
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,248 and 124,668 is: 271,487.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,248 : 124,668 = 124,668 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,248/124,668 = 124,668/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,248x = 124,668 × 124,668 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,248x = 15,542,110,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,542,110,224/57,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,487.39
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