Finding the Third Proportional to 59,372 and 128,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,372 and 128,110 is: 276,429.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,372 : 128,110 = 128,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,372/128,110 = 128,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,372x = 128,110 × 128,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,372x = 16,412,172,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,412,172,100/59,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,429.50
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