Finding the Third Proportional to 58,071 and 86,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,071 and 86,880 is: 129,981.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,071 : 86,880 = 86,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,071/86,880 = 86,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,071x = 86,880 × 86,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,071x = 7,548,134,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,548,134,400/58,071 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 129,981.13
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