Finding the Third Proportional to 57,354 and 125,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,354 and 125,778 is: 275,832.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,354 : 125,778 = 125,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,354/125,778 = 125,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,354x = 125,778 × 125,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,354x = 15,820,105,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,820,105,284/57,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,832.64
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