Finding the Third Proportional to 59,364 and 127,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,364 and 127,944 is: 275,750.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,364 : 127,944 = 127,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,364/127,944 = 127,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,364x = 127,944 × 127,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,364x = 16,369,667,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,369,667,136/59,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,750.74
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