Finding the Third Proportional to 57,492 and 125,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,492 and 125,672 is: 274,706.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,492 : 125,672 = 125,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,492/125,672 = 125,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,492x = 125,672 × 125,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,492x = 15,793,451,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,793,451,584/57,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,706.94
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