Finding the Third Proportional to 58,278 and 121,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,278 and 121,476 is: 253,207.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,278 : 121,476 = 121,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,278/121,476 = 121,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,278x = 121,476 × 121,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,278x = 14,756,418,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,756,418,576/58,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,207.36
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