Finding the Third Proportional to 59,292 and 128,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,292 and 128,425 is: 278,165.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,292 : 128,425 = 128,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,292/128,425 = 128,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,292x = 128,425 × 128,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,292x = 16,492,980,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,492,980,625/59,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,165.36
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