Finding the Third Proportional to 58,412 and 122,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,412 and 122,660 is: 257,575.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,412 : 122,660 = 122,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,412/122,660 = 122,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,412x = 122,660 × 122,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,412x = 15,045,475,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,045,475,600/58,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,575.08
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