Finding the Third Proportional to 58,341 and 120,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,341 and 120,570 is: 249,175.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,341 : 120,570 = 120,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,341/120,570 = 120,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,341x = 120,570 × 120,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,341x = 14,537,124,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,537,124,900/58,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,175.11
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