Finding the Third Proportional to 58,652 and 125,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,652 and 125,136 is: 266,981.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,652 : 125,136 = 125,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,652/125,136 = 125,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,652x = 125,136 × 125,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,652x = 15,659,018,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,659,018,496/58,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,981.83
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