Finding the Third Proportional to 58,209 and 124,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,209 and 124,050 is: 264,364.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,209 : 124,050 = 124,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,209/124,050 = 124,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,209x = 124,050 × 124,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,209x = 15,388,402,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,388,402,500/58,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,364.66
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