Finding the Third Proportional to 58,068 and 127,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,068 and 127,212 is: 278,688.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,068 : 127,212 = 127,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,068/127,212 = 127,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,068x = 127,212 × 127,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,068x = 16,182,892,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,182,892,944/58,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,688.66
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