Finding the Third Proportional to 59,202 and 126,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,202 and 126,828 is: 271,702.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,202 : 126,828 = 126,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,202/126,828 = 126,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,202x = 126,828 × 126,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,202x = 16,085,341,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,085,341,584/59,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,702.67
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