Finding the Third Proportional to 57,554 and 124,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,554 and 124,711 is: 270,230.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,554 : 124,711 = 124,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,554/124,711 = 124,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,554x = 124,711 × 124,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,554x = 15,552,833,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,552,833,521/57,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,230.28
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