Finding the Third Proportional to 58,522 and 125,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,522 and 125,926 is: 270,964.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,522 : 125,926 = 125,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,522/125,926 = 125,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,522x = 125,926 × 125,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,522x = 15,857,357,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,857,357,476/58,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,964.04
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