Finding the Third Proportional to 58,680 and 122,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,680 and 122,112 is: 254,112.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,680 : 122,112 = 122,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,680/122,112 = 122,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,680x = 122,112 × 122,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,680x = 14,911,340,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,911,340,544/58,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254,112.82
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