Finding the Third Proportional to 59,325 and 127,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,325 and 127,890 is: 275,699.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,325 : 127,890 = 127,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,325/127,890 = 127,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,325x = 127,890 × 127,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,325x = 16,355,852,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,355,852,100/59,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,699.15
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