Finding the Third Proportional to 58,459 and 128,834
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,459 and 128,834 is: 283,928.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,459 : 128,834 = 128,834 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,459/128,834 = 128,834/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,459x = 128,834 × 128,834 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,459x = 16,598,199,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,598,199,556/58,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,928.90
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