Finding the Third Proportional to 58,405 and 87,999
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,405 and 87,999 is: 132,588.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,405 : 87,999 = 87,999 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,405/87,999 = 87,999/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,405x = 87,999 × 87,999 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,405x = 7,743,824,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,743,824,001/58,405 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,588.37
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