Finding the Third Proportional to 58,266 and 125,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,266 and 125,028 is: 268,286.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,266 : 125,028 = 125,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,266/125,028 = 125,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,266x = 125,028 × 125,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,266x = 15,632,000,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,632,000,784/58,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,286.84
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