Finding the Third Proportional to 58,374 and 128,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,374 and 128,412 is: 282,482.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,374 : 128,412 = 128,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,374/128,412 = 128,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,374x = 128,412 × 128,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,374x = 16,489,641,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,489,641,744/58,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,482.64
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