Finding the Third Proportional to 58,232 and 87,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,232 and 87,828 is: 132,465.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,232 : 87,828 = 87,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,232/87,828 = 87,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,232x = 87,828 × 87,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,232x = 7,713,757,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,713,757,584/58,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,465.96
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