Finding the Third Proportional to 58,556 and 128,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,556 and 128,774 is: 283,194.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,556 : 128,774 = 128,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,556/128,774 = 128,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,556x = 128,774 × 128,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,556x = 16,582,743,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,582,743,076/58,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,194.60
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