Finding the Third Proportional to 57,330 and 125,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,330 and 125,676 is: 275,500.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,330 : 125,676 = 125,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,330/125,676 = 125,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,330x = 125,676 × 125,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,330x = 15,794,456,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,794,456,976/57,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,500.73
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