Finding the Third Proportional to 58,248 and 126,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,248 and 126,360 is: 274,118.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,248 : 126,360 = 126,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,248/126,360 = 126,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,248x = 126,360 × 126,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,248x = 15,966,849,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,966,849,600/58,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,118.42
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