Finding the Third Proportional to 59,412 and 127,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,412 and 127,752 is: 274,701.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,412 : 127,752 = 127,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,412/127,752 = 127,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,412x = 127,752 × 127,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,412x = 16,320,573,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,320,573,504/59,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,701.63
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