Finding the Third Proportional to 57,744 and 130,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,744 and 130,425 is: 294,587.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,744 : 130,425 = 130,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,744/130,425 = 130,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,744x = 130,425 × 130,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,744x = 17,010,680,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,010,680,625/57,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,587.85
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