Finding the Third Proportional to 57,664 and 126,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,664 and 126,688 is: 278,333.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,664 : 126,688 = 126,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,664/126,688 = 126,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,664x = 126,688 × 126,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,664x = 16,049,849,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,049,849,344/57,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,333.96
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