Finding the Third Proportional to 57,252 and 129,522
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,252 and 129,522 is: 293,019.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,252 : 129,522 = 129,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,252/129,522 = 129,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,252x = 129,522 × 129,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,252x = 16,775,948,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,775,948,484/57,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 293,019.43
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