Finding the Third Proportional to 58,414 and 88,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,414 and 88,776 is: 134,919.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,414 : 88,776 = 88,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,414/88,776 = 88,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,414x = 88,776 × 88,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,414x = 7,881,178,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,881,178,176/58,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,919.34
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