Finding the Third Proportional to 58,432 and 125,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,432 and 125,624 is: 270,081.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,432 : 125,624 = 125,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,432/125,624 = 125,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,432x = 125,624 × 125,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,432x = 15,781,389,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,781,389,376/58,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,081.28
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