Finding the Third Proportional to 58,392 and 128,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,392 and 128,088 is: 280,972.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,392 : 128,088 = 128,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,392/128,088 = 128,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,392x = 128,088 × 128,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,392x = 16,406,535,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,406,535,744/58,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,972.32
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