Finding the Third Proportional to 59,224 and 127,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,224 and 127,232 is: 273,334.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,224 : 127,232 = 127,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,224/127,232 = 127,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,224x = 127,232 × 127,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,224x = 16,187,981,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,187,981,824/59,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,334.83
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