Finding the Third Proportional to 57,384 and 125,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,384 and 125,152 is: 272,951.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,384 : 125,152 = 125,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,384/125,152 = 125,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,384x = 125,152 × 125,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,384x = 15,663,023,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,663,023,104/57,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,951.05
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