Finding the Third Proportional to 58,666 and 128,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,666 and 128,994 is: 283,630.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,666 : 128,994 = 128,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,666/128,994 = 128,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,666x = 128,994 × 128,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,666x = 16,639,452,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,639,452,036/58,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,630.25
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