Finding the Third Proportional to 58,338 and 127,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,338 and 127,235 is: 277,499.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,338 : 127,235 = 127,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,338/127,235 = 127,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,338x = 127,235 × 127,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,338x = 16,188,745,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,188,745,225/58,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,499.15
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