Finding the Third Proportional to 59,750 and 125,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,750 and 125,620 is: 264,106.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,750 : 125,620 = 125,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,750/125,620 = 125,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,750x = 125,620 × 125,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,750x = 15,780,384,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,780,384,400/59,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,106.85
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