Finding the Third Proportional to 58,392 and 126,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,392 and 126,648 is: 274,690.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,392 : 126,648 = 126,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,392/126,648 = 126,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,392x = 126,648 × 126,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,392x = 16,039,715,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,039,715,904/58,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,690.30
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