Finding the Third Proportional to 58,308 and 125,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,308 and 125,832 is: 271,552.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,308 : 125,832 = 125,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,308/125,832 = 125,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,308x = 125,832 × 125,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,308x = 15,833,692,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,833,692,224/58,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,552.66
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