Finding the Third Proportional to 57,744 and 125,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,744 and 125,352 is: 272,117.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,744 : 125,352 = 125,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,744/125,352 = 125,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,744x = 125,352 × 125,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,744x = 15,713,123,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,713,123,904/57,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,117.00
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