Finding the Third Proportional to 58,008 and 125,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,008 and 125,592 is: 271,916.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,008 : 125,592 = 125,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,008/125,592 = 125,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,008x = 125,592 × 125,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,008x = 15,773,350,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,773,350,464/58,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,916.81
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