Finding the Third Proportional to 58,216 and 126,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,216 and 126,512 is: 274,929.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,216 : 126,512 = 126,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,216/126,512 = 126,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,216x = 126,512 × 126,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,216x = 16,005,286,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,005,286,144/58,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,929.33
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