Finding the Third Proportional to 58,446 and 128,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,446 and 128,013 is: 280,384.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,446 : 128,013 = 128,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,446/128,013 = 128,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,446x = 128,013 × 128,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,446x = 16,387,328,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,387,328,169/58,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280,384.08
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