Finding the Third Proportional to 58,010 and 121,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,010 and 121,060 is: 252,637.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,010 : 121,060 = 121,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,010/121,060 = 121,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,010x = 121,060 × 121,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,010x = 14,655,523,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,655,523,600/58,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252,637.88
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