Finding the Third Proportional to 59,822 and 129,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,822 and 129,552 is: 280,561.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,822 : 129,552 = 129,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,822/129,552 = 129,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,822x = 129,552 × 129,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,822x = 16,783,720,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,783,720,704/59,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,561.01
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