Finding the Third Proportional to 58,230 and 124,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,230 and 124,086 is: 264,422.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,230 : 124,086 = 124,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,230/124,086 = 124,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,230x = 124,086 × 124,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,230x = 15,397,335,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,397,335,396/58,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,422.73
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