Finding the Third Proportional to 57,656 and 125,746
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,656 and 125,746 is: 274,248.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,656 : 125,746 = 125,746 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,656/125,746 = 125,746/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,656x = 125,746 × 125,746 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,656x = 15,812,056,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,812,056,516/57,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,248.24
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