Finding the Third Proportional to 57,682 and 125,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,682 and 125,155 is: 271,553.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,682 : 125,155 = 125,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,682/125,155 = 125,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,682x = 125,155 × 125,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,682x = 15,663,774,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,663,774,025/57,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,553.93
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