Finding the Third Proportional to 58,645 and 128,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,645 and 128,954 is: 283,555.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,645 : 128,954 = 128,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,645/128,954 = 128,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,645x = 128,954 × 128,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,645x = 16,629,134,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,629,134,116/58,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,555.87
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