Finding the Third Proportional to 57,552 and 122,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,552 and 122,552 is: 260,963.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,552 : 122,552 = 122,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,552/122,552 = 122,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,552x = 122,552 × 122,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,552x = 15,018,992,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,018,992,704/57,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,963.87
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