Finding the Third Proportional to 58,007 and 126,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,007 and 126,667 is: 276,596.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,007 : 126,667 = 126,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,007/126,667 = 126,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,007x = 126,667 × 126,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,007x = 16,044,528,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,044,528,889/58,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,596.43
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