Finding the Third Proportional to 58,326 and 127,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,326 and 127,182 is: 277,325.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,326 : 127,182 = 127,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,326/127,182 = 127,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,326x = 127,182 × 127,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,326x = 16,175,261,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,175,261,124/58,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,325.05
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