Finding the Third Proportional to 57,968 and 122,163
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,968 and 122,163 is: 257,448.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,968 : 122,163 = 122,163 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,968/122,163 = 122,163/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,968x = 122,163 × 122,163 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,968x = 14,923,798,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,923,798,569/57,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,448.91
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