Finding the Third Proportional to 58,438 and 127,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,438 and 127,934 is: 280,076.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,438 : 127,934 = 127,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,438/127,934 = 127,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,438x = 127,934 × 127,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,438x = 16,367,108,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,367,108,356/58,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,076.46
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