Finding the Third Proportional to 57,904 and 126,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,904 and 126,212 is: 275,101.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,904 : 126,212 = 126,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,904/126,212 = 126,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,904x = 126,212 × 126,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,904x = 15,929,468,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,929,468,944/57,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,101.36
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