Finding the Third Proportional to 59,394 and 128,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,394 and 128,484 is: 277,942.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,394 : 128,484 = 128,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,394/128,484 = 128,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,394x = 128,484 × 128,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,394x = 16,508,138,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,508,138,256/59,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,942.86
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