Finding the Third Proportional to 57,924 and 126,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,924 and 126,216 is: 275,023.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,924 : 126,216 = 126,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,924/126,216 = 126,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,924x = 126,216 × 126,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,924x = 15,930,478,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,930,478,656/57,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,023.80
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