Finding the Third Proportional to 58,646 and 126,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,646 and 126,364 is: 272,275.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,646 : 126,364 = 126,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,646/126,364 = 126,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,646x = 126,364 × 126,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,646x = 15,967,860,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,967,860,496/58,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,275.36
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