Finding the Third Proportional to 58,128 and 81,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,128 and 81,854 is: 115,264.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,128 : 81,854 = 81,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,128/81,854 = 81,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,128x = 81,854 × 81,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,128x = 6,700,077,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,700,077,316/58,128 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,264.20
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