Finding the Third Proportional to 59,503 and 128,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,503 and 128,803 is: 278,813.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,503 : 128,803 = 128,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,503/128,803 = 128,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,503x = 128,803 × 128,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,503x = 16,590,212,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,590,212,809/59,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,813.05
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