Finding the Third Proportional to 58,476.50 and 126,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,476.50 and 126,307 is: 272,818.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,476.50 : 126,307 = 126,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,476.50/126,307 = 126,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,476.50x = 126,307 × 126,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,476.50x = 15,953,458,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,953,458,249/58,476.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,818.28
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