Finding the Third Proportional to 59,510 and 126,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,510 and 126,652 is: 269,546.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,510 : 126,652 = 126,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,510/126,652 = 126,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,510x = 126,652 × 126,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,510x = 16,040,729,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,040,729,104/59,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,546.78
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