Finding the Third Proportional to 58,518 and 125,917.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,518 and 125,917.50 is: 270,945.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,518 : 125,917.50 = 125,917.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,518/125,917.50 = 125,917.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,518x = 125,917.50 × 125,917.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,518x = 15,855,216,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,855,216,806.25/58,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,945.98
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