Finding the Third Proportional to 58,406 and 88,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,406 and 88,336 is: 133,603.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,406 : 88,336 = 88,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,406/88,336 = 88,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,406x = 88,336 × 88,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,406x = 7,803,248,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,803,248,896/58,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,603.55
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