Finding the Third Proportional to 58,242 and 124,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,242 and 124,800 is: 267,419.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,242 : 124,800 = 124,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,242/124,800 = 124,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,242x = 124,800 × 124,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,242x = 15,575,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,575,040,000/58,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,419.39
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