Finding the Third Proportional to 57,584 and 125,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,584 and 125,004 is: 271,360.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,584 : 125,004 = 125,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,584/125,004 = 125,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,584x = 125,004 × 125,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,584x = 15,626,000,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,626,000,016/57,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,360.10
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