Finding the Third Proportional to 57,969 and 122,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,969 and 122,165 is: 257,452.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,969 : 122,165 = 122,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,969/122,165 = 122,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,969x = 122,165 × 122,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,969x = 14,924,287,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,924,287,225/57,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,452.90
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