Finding the Third Proportional to 59,114 and 127,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,114 and 127,606 is: 275,455.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,114 : 127,606 = 127,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,114/127,606 = 127,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,114x = 127,606 × 127,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,114x = 16,283,291,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,283,291,236/59,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,455.75
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