Finding the Third Proportional to 57,753 and 125,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,753 and 125,712 is: 273,639.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,753 : 125,712 = 125,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,753/125,712 = 125,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,753x = 125,712 × 125,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,753x = 15,803,506,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,803,506,944/57,753 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,639.58
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