Finding the Third Proportional to 57,654 and 122,142
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,654 and 122,142 is: 258,762.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,654 : 122,142 = 122,142 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,654/122,142 = 122,142/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,654x = 122,142 × 122,142 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,654x = 14,918,668,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,918,668,164/57,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,762.07
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