Finding the Third Proportional to 58,614 and 126,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,614 and 126,354 is: 272,380.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,614 : 126,354 = 126,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,614/126,354 = 126,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,614x = 126,354 × 126,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,614x = 15,965,333,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,965,333,316/58,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,380.89
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