Finding the Third Proportional to 58,323 and 128,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,323 and 128,958 is: 285,139.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,323 : 128,958 = 128,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,323/128,958 = 128,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,323x = 128,958 × 128,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,323x = 16,630,165,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,630,165,764/58,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285,139.07
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