Finding the Third Proportional to 59,264 and 128,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,264 and 128,365 is: 278,036.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,264 : 128,365 = 128,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,264/128,365 = 128,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,264x = 128,365 × 128,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,264x = 16,477,573,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,477,573,225/59,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,036.81
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