Finding the Third Proportional to 58,188 and 124,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,188 and 124,152 is: 264,895.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,188 : 124,152 = 124,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,188/124,152 = 124,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,188x = 124,152 × 124,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,188x = 15,413,719,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,413,719,104/58,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,895.15
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