Finding the Third Proportional to 59,034 and 127,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,034 and 127,400 is: 274,939.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,034 : 127,400 = 127,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,034/127,400 = 127,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,034x = 127,400 × 127,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,034x = 16,230,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,230,760,000/59,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,939.19
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