Finding the Third Proportional to 58,578 and 83,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,578 and 83,457 is: 118,902.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,578 : 83,457 = 83,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,578/83,457 = 83,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,578x = 83,457 × 83,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,578x = 6,965,070,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,965,070,849/58,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118,902.50
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