Finding the Third Proportional to 58,480 and 88,246
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,480 and 88,246 is: 133,162.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,480 : 88,246 = 88,246 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,480/88,246 = 88,246/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,480x = 88,246 × 88,246 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,480x = 7,787,356,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,787,356,516/58,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133,162.73
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