Finding the Third Proportional to 57,620 and 125,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,620 and 125,080 is: 271,520.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,620 : 125,080 = 125,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,620/125,080 = 125,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,620x = 125,080 × 125,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,620x = 15,645,006,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,645,006,400/57,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,520.42
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