Finding the Third Proportional to 58,324 and 87,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,324 and 87,469 is: 131,178.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,324 : 87,469 = 87,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,324/87,469 = 87,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,324x = 87,469 × 87,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,324x = 7,650,825,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,650,825,961/58,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,178.00
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