Finding the Third Proportional to 58,390 and 85,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,390 and 85,260 is: 124,495.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,390 : 85,260 = 85,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,390/85,260 = 85,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,390x = 85,260 × 85,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,390x = 7,269,267,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,269,267,600/58,390 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 124,495.08
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