Finding the Third Proportional to 59,094 and 127,660.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,094 and 127,660.50 is: 275,784.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,094 : 127,660.50 = 127,660.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,094/127,660.50 = 127,660.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,094x = 127,660.50 × 127,660.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,094x = 16,297,203,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,297,203,260.25/59,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,784.40
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