Finding the Third Proportional to 58,029.75 and 125,529.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,029.75 and 125,529.75 is: 271,545.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,029.75 : 125,529.75 = 125,529.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,029.75/125,529.75 = 125,529.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,029.75x = 125,529.75 × 125,529.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,029.75x = 15,757,718,135.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,757,718,135.06/58,029.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,545.51
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