Finding the Third Proportional to 58,030 and 126,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,030 and 126,994 is: 277,916.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,030 : 126,994 = 126,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,030/126,994 = 126,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,030x = 126,994 × 126,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,030x = 16,127,476,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,127,476,036/58,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,916.18
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