Finding the Third Proportional to 58,444 and 125,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,444 and 125,648 is: 270,129.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,444 : 125,648 = 125,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,444/125,648 = 125,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,444x = 125,648 × 125,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,444x = 15,787,419,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,787,419,904/58,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,129.01
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