Finding the Third Proportional to 58,566 and 128,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,566 and 128,796 is: 283,243.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,566 : 128,796 = 128,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,566/128,796 = 128,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,566x = 128,796 × 128,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,566x = 16,588,409,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,588,409,616/58,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,243.00
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