Finding the Third Proportional to 58,662 and 88,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,662 and 88,276 is: 132,839.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,662 : 88,276 = 88,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,662/88,276 = 88,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,662x = 88,276 × 88,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,662x = 7,792,652,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,792,652,176/58,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,839.87
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