Finding the Third Proportional to 58,052 and 127,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,052 and 127,180 is: 278,625.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,052 : 127,180 = 127,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,052/127,180 = 127,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,052x = 127,180 × 127,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,052x = 16,174,752,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,174,752,400/58,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,625.24
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