Finding the Third Proportional to 58,544 and 126,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,544 and 126,544 is: 273,527.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,544 : 126,544 = 126,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,544/126,544 = 126,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,544x = 126,544 × 126,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,544x = 16,013,383,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,013,383,936/58,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,527.33
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