Finding the Third Proportional to 59,799 and 125,794
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,799 and 125,794 is: 264,621.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,799 : 125,794 = 125,794 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,799/125,794 = 125,794/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,799x = 125,794 × 125,794 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,799x = 15,824,130,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,824,130,436/59,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,621.99
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