Finding the Third Proportional to 59,049 and 127,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,049 and 127,575 is: 275,625
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,049 : 127,575 = 127,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,049/127,575 = 127,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,049x = 127,575 × 127,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,049x = 16,275,380,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,275,380,625/59,049 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,625
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