Finding the Third Proportional to 57,312 and 125,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,312 and 125,200 is: 273,503.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,312 : 125,200 = 125,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,312/125,200 = 125,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,312x = 125,200 × 125,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,312x = 15,675,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,675,040,000/57,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,503.63
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