Finding the Third Proportional to 57,364 and 126,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,364 and 126,044 is: 276,952.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,364 : 126,044 = 126,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,364/126,044 = 126,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,364x = 126,044 × 126,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,364x = 15,887,089,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,887,089,936/57,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,952.27
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