Finding the Third Proportional to 58,446 and 127,825.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,446 and 127,825.50 is: 279,563.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,446 : 127,825.50 = 127,825.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,446/127,825.50 = 127,825.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,446x = 127,825.50 × 127,825.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,446x = 16,339,358,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,339,358,450.25/58,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,563.33
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