Finding the Third Proportional to 57,672 and 126,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,672 and 126,276 is: 276,488.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,672 : 126,276 = 126,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,672/126,276 = 126,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,672x = 126,276 × 126,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,672x = 15,945,628,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,945,628,176/57,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,488.21
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