Finding the Third Proportional to 57,674 and 125,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,674 and 125,140 is: 271,526.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,674 : 125,140 = 125,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,674/125,140 = 125,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,674x = 125,140 × 125,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,674x = 15,660,019,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,660,019,600/57,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,526.50
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