Finding the Third Proportional to 59,126 and 127,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,126 and 127,000 is: 272,790.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,126 : 127,000 = 127,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,126/127,000 = 127,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,126x = 127,000 × 127,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,126x = 16,129,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,129,000,000/59,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,790.31
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