Finding the Third Proportional to 59,184 and 125,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,184 and 125,664 is: 266,819.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,184 : 125,664 = 125,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,184/125,664 = 125,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,184x = 125,664 × 125,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,184x = 15,791,440,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,791,440,896/59,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,819.43
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