Finding the Third Proportional to 58,346 and 128,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,346 and 128,038 is: 280,974.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,346 : 128,038 = 128,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,346/128,038 = 128,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,346x = 128,038 × 128,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,346x = 16,393,729,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,393,729,444/58,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,974.35
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