Finding the Third Proportional to 59,596 and 126,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,596 and 126,104 is: 266,833.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,596 : 126,104 = 126,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,596/126,104 = 126,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,596x = 126,104 × 126,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,596x = 15,902,218,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,902,218,816/59,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,833.66
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