Finding the Third Proportional to 58,134 and 125,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,134 and 125,560 is: 271,189.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,134 : 125,560 = 125,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,134/125,560 = 125,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,134x = 125,560 × 125,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,134x = 15,765,313,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,765,313,600/58,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,189.21
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