Finding the Third Proportional to 59,700 and 125,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,700 and 125,544 is: 264,008.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,700 : 125,544 = 125,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,700/125,544 = 125,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,700x = 125,544 × 125,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,700x = 15,761,295,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,761,295,936/59,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,008.31
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