Finding the Third Proportional to 58,228 and 134,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,228 and 134,424 is: 310,328.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,228 : 134,424 = 134,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,228/134,424 = 134,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,228x = 134,424 × 134,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,228x = 18,069,811,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,069,811,776/58,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,328.57
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