Finding the Third Proportional to 58,012 and 126,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,012 and 126,676 is: 276,611.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,012 : 126,676 = 126,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,012/126,676 = 126,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,012x = 126,676 × 126,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,012x = 16,046,808,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,046,808,976/58,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,611.89
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