Finding the Third Proportional to 58,395 and 119,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,395 and 119,706 is: 245,389.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,395 : 119,706 = 119,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,395/119,706 = 119,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,395x = 119,706 × 119,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,395x = 14,329,526,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,329,526,436/58,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 245,389.61
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