Finding the Third Proportional to 57,776 and 125,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,776 and 125,028 is: 270,562.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,776 : 125,028 = 125,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,776/125,028 = 125,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,776x = 125,028 × 125,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,776x = 15,632,000,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,632,000,784/57,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,562.18
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