Finding the Third Proportional to 58,130 and 125,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,130 and 125,557 is: 271,194.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,130 : 125,557 = 125,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,130/125,557 = 125,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,130x = 125,557 × 125,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,130x = 15,764,560,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,764,560,249/58,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,194.91
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