Finding the Third Proportional to 58,449 and 127,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,449 and 127,833 is: 279,581.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,449 : 127,833 = 127,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,449/127,833 = 127,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,449x = 127,833 × 127,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,449x = 16,341,275,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,341,275,889/58,449 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,581.79
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