Finding the Third Proportional to 59,410 and 127,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,410 and 127,748 is: 274,693.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,410 : 127,748 = 127,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,410/127,748 = 127,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,410x = 127,748 × 127,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,410x = 16,319,551,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,319,551,504/59,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,693.68
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