Finding the Third Proportional to 58,234 and 124,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,234 and 124,778 is: 267,361.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,234 : 124,778 = 124,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,234/124,778 = 124,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,234x = 124,778 × 124,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,234x = 15,569,549,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,569,549,284/58,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,361.84
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