Finding the Third Proportional to 57,754 and 126,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,754 and 126,092 is: 275,291.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,754 : 126,092 = 126,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,754/126,092 = 126,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,754x = 126,092 × 126,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,754x = 15,899,192,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,899,192,464/57,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,291.62
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