Finding the Third Proportional to 57,676 and 125,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,676 and 125,144 is: 271,534.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,676 : 125,144 = 125,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,676/125,144 = 125,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,676x = 125,144 × 125,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,676x = 15,661,020,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,661,020,736/57,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,534.45
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