Finding the Third Proportional to 57,692 and 125,224.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,692 and 125,224.50 is: 271,808.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,692 : 125,224.50 = 125,224.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,692/125,224.50 = 125,224.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,692x = 125,224.50 × 125,224.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,692x = 15,681,175,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,681,175,400.25/57,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,808.49
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