Finding the Third Proportional to 58,598 and 126,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,598 and 126,190 is: 271,748.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,598 : 126,190 = 126,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,598/126,190 = 126,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,598x = 126,190 × 126,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,598x = 15,923,916,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,923,916,100/58,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,748.46
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