Finding the Third Proportional to 57,752 and 126,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,752 and 126,088 is: 275,283.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,752 : 126,088 = 126,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,752/126,088 = 126,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,752x = 126,088 × 126,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,752x = 15,898,183,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,898,183,744/57,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,283.69
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