Finding the Third Proportional to 58,352 and 128,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,352 and 128,006 is: 280,805.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,352 : 128,006 = 128,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,352/128,006 = 128,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,352x = 128,006 × 128,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,352x = 16,385,536,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,385,536,036/58,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,805.05
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