Finding the Third Proportional to 58,206 and 127,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,206 and 127,076 is: 277,433.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,206 : 127,076 = 127,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,206/127,076 = 127,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,206x = 127,076 × 127,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,206x = 16,148,309,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,148,309,776/58,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,433.77
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