Finding the Third Proportional to 58,189 and 125,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,189 and 125,287 is: 269,756.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,189 : 125,287 = 125,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,189/125,287 = 125,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,189x = 125,287 × 125,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,189x = 15,696,832,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,696,832,369/58,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,756.01
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