Finding the Third Proportional to 58,454 and 126,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,454 and 126,745 is: 274,819.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,454 : 126,745 = 126,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,454/126,745 = 126,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,454x = 126,745 × 126,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,454x = 16,064,295,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,064,295,025/58,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,819.43
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