Finding the Third Proportional to 58,266 and 88,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,266 and 88,218 is: 133,567.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,266 : 88,218 = 88,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,266/88,218 = 88,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,266x = 88,218 × 88,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,266x = 7,782,415,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,782,415,524/58,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,567.01
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