Finding the Third Proportional to 58,196 and 125,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,196 and 125,674 is: 271,392.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,196 : 125,674 = 125,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,196/125,674 = 125,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,196x = 125,674 × 125,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,196x = 15,793,954,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,793,954,276/58,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,392.44
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