Finding the Third Proportional to 58,503 and 88,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,503 and 88,152 is: 132,826.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,503 : 88,152 = 88,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,503/88,152 = 88,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,503x = 88,152 × 88,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,503x = 7,770,775,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,770,775,104/58,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,826.95
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