Finding the Third Proportional to 59,810 and 125,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,810 and 125,817 is: 264,670.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,810 : 125,817 = 125,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,810/125,817 = 125,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,810x = 125,817 × 125,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,810x = 15,829,917,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,829,917,489/59,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,670.08
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