Finding the Third Proportional to 59,822 and 125,841
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,822 and 125,841 is: 264,717.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,822 : 125,841 = 125,841 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,822/125,841 = 125,841/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,822x = 125,841 × 125,841 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,822x = 15,835,957,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,835,957,281/59,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,717.95
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