Finding the Third Proportional to 59,222 and 127,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,222 and 127,228 is: 273,326.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,222 : 127,228 = 127,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,222/127,228 = 127,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,222x = 127,228 × 127,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,222x = 16,186,963,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,186,963,984/59,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,326.87
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