Finding the Third Proportional to 59,187 and 125,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,187 and 125,718 is: 267,035.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,187 : 125,718 = 125,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,187/125,718 = 125,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,187x = 125,718 × 125,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,187x = 15,805,015,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,805,015,524/59,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,035.25
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