Finding the Third Proportional to 57,514 and 125,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,514 and 125,153 is: 272,338.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,514 : 125,153 = 125,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,514/125,153 = 125,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,514x = 125,153 × 125,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,514x = 15,663,273,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,663,273,409/57,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,338.45
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