Finding the Third Proportional to 58,452 and 126,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,452 and 126,244 is: 272,660.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,452 : 126,244 = 126,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,452/126,244 = 126,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,452x = 126,244 × 126,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,452x = 15,937,547,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,937,547,536/58,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,660.43
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