Finding the Third Proportional to 59,012 and 127,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,012 and 127,447 is: 275,244.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,012 : 127,447 = 127,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,012/127,447 = 127,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,012x = 127,447 × 127,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,012x = 16,242,737,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,242,737,809/59,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,244.66
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