Finding the Third Proportional to 58,476 and 88,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,476 and 88,454 is: 133,800.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,476 : 88,454 = 88,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,476/88,454 = 88,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,476x = 88,454 × 88,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,476x = 7,824,110,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,824,110,116/58,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,800.36
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