Finding the Third Proportional to 58,356 and 127,274
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,356 and 127,274 is: 277,583.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,356 : 127,274 = 127,274 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,356/127,274 = 127,274/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,356x = 127,274 × 127,274 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,356x = 16,198,671,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,198,671,076/58,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,583.64
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