Finding the Third Proportional to 58,464 and 128,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,464 and 128,842 is: 283,939.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,464 : 128,842 = 128,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,464/128,842 = 128,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,464x = 128,842 × 128,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,464x = 16,600,260,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,600,260,964/58,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,939.88
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