Finding the Third Proportional to 57,632 and 125,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,632 and 125,108 is: 271,585.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,632 : 125,108 = 125,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,632/125,108 = 125,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,632x = 125,108 × 125,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,632x = 15,652,011,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,652,011,664/57,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,585.43
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