Finding the Third Proportional to 57,957 and 126,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,957 and 126,984 is: 278,222.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,957 : 126,984 = 126,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,957/126,984 = 126,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,957x = 126,984 × 126,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,957x = 16,124,936,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,124,936,256/57,957 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,222.41
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