Finding the Third Proportional to 58,128 and 118,711.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,128 and 118,711.50 is: 242,437.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,128 : 118,711.50 = 118,711.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,128/118,711.50 = 118,711.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,128x = 118,711.50 × 118,711.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,128x = 14,092,420,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,092,420,232.25/58,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242,437.73
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