Finding the Third Proportional to 58,624 and 128,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,624 and 128,400 is: 281,225.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,624 : 128,400 = 128,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,624/128,400 = 128,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,624x = 128,400 × 128,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,624x = 16,486,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,486,560,000/58,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,225.44
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