Finding the Third Proportional to 58,304 and 125,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,304 and 125,824 is: 271,536.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,304 : 125,824 = 125,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,304/125,824 = 125,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,304x = 125,824 × 125,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,304x = 15,831,678,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,831,678,976/58,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,536.76
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