Finding the Third Proportional to 58,243 and 124,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,243 and 124,796 is: 267,397.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,243 : 124,796 = 124,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,243/124,796 = 124,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,243x = 124,796 × 124,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,243x = 15,574,041,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,574,041,616/58,243 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,397.65
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