Finding the Third Proportional to 58,362 and 127,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,362 and 127,286 is: 277,607.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,362 : 127,286 = 127,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,362/127,286 = 127,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,362x = 127,286 × 127,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,362x = 16,201,725,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,201,725,796/58,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,607.45
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