Finding the Third Proportional to 59,090 and 126,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,090 and 126,487 is: 270,755.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,090 : 126,487 = 126,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,090/126,487 = 126,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,090x = 126,487 × 126,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,090x = 15,998,961,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,998,961,169/59,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,755.82
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