Finding the Third Proportional to 59,474 and 128,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,474 and 128,232 is: 276,481.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,474 : 128,232 = 128,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,474/128,232 = 128,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,474x = 128,232 × 128,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,474x = 16,443,445,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,443,445,824/59,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,481.25
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