Finding the Third Proportional to 59,092 and 127,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,092 and 127,566 is: 275,385.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,092 : 127,566 = 127,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,092/127,566 = 127,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,092x = 127,566 × 127,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,092x = 16,273,084,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,273,084,356/59,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,385.57
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