Finding the Third Proportional to 58,248 and 124,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,248 and 124,802 is: 267,400.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,248 : 124,802 = 124,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,248/124,802 = 124,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,248x = 124,802 × 124,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,248x = 15,575,539,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,575,539,204/58,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,400.41
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