Finding the Third Proportional to 57,976 and 122,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,976 and 122,179 is: 257,480.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,976 : 122,179 = 122,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,976/122,179 = 122,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,976x = 122,179 × 122,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,976x = 14,927,708,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,927,708,041/57,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,480.82
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