Finding the Third Proportional to 59,148 and 127,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,148 and 127,770 is: 276,005.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,148 : 127,770 = 127,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,148/127,770 = 127,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,148x = 127,770 × 127,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,148x = 16,325,172,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,325,172,900/59,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,005.49
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