Finding the Third Proportional to 58,132 and 125,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,132 and 125,556 is: 271,181.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,132 : 125,556 = 125,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,132/125,556 = 125,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,132x = 125,556 × 125,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,132x = 15,764,309,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,764,309,136/58,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,181.26
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