Finding the Third Proportional to 58,330 and 127,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,330 and 127,352 is: 278,047.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,330 : 127,352 = 127,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,330/127,352 = 127,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,330x = 127,352 × 127,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,330x = 16,218,531,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,218,531,904/58,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,047.86
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