Finding the Third Proportional to 58,260 and 124,146
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,260 and 124,146 is: 264,542.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,260 : 124,146 = 124,146 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,260/124,146 = 124,146/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,260x = 124,146 × 124,146 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,260x = 15,412,229,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,412,229,316/58,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,542.21
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