Finding the Third Proportional to 57,630 and 125,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,630 and 125,100 is: 271,560.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,630 : 125,100 = 125,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,630/125,100 = 125,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,630x = 125,100 × 125,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,630x = 15,650,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,650,010,000/57,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,560.12
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