Finding the Third Proportional to 58,470 and 124,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,470 and 124,228 is: 263,940.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,470 : 124,228 = 124,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,470/124,228 = 124,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,470x = 124,228 × 124,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,470x = 15,432,595,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,432,595,984/58,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,940.41
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