Finding the Third Proportional to 58,437.69 and 126,101.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,437.69 and 126,101.75 is: 272,112.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,437.69 : 126,101.75 = 126,101.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,437.69/126,101.75 = 126,101.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,437.69x = 126,101.75 × 126,101.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,437.69x = 15,901,651,353.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,901,651,353.06/58,437.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,112.95
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