Finding the Third Proportional to 58,545 and 127,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,545 and 127,782 is: 278,900.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,545 : 127,782 = 127,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,545/127,782 = 127,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,545x = 127,782 × 127,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,545x = 16,328,239,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,328,239,524/58,545 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 278,900.67
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