Finding the Third Proportional to 59,010 and 127,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,010 and 127,444 is: 275,241.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,010 : 127,444 = 127,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,010/127,444 = 127,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,010x = 127,444 × 127,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,010x = 16,241,973,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,241,973,136/59,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,241.03
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