Finding the Third Proportional to 59,816 and 126,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,816 and 126,924 is: 269,320.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,816 : 126,924 = 126,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,816/126,924 = 126,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,816x = 126,924 × 126,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,816x = 16,109,701,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,109,701,776/59,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,320.95
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