Finding the Third Proportional to 58,624 and 133,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,624 and 133,600 is: 304,465.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,624 : 133,600 = 133,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,624/133,600 = 133,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,624x = 133,600 × 133,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,624x = 17,848,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,848,960,000/58,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 304,465.07
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