Finding the Third Proportional to 59,556 and 126,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,556 and 126,024 is: 266,674.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,556 : 126,024 = 126,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,556/126,024 = 126,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,556x = 126,024 × 126,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,556x = 15,882,048,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,882,048,576/59,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,674.20
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