Finding the Third Proportional to 58,680 and 126,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,680 and 126,714 is: 273,627.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,680 : 126,714 = 126,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,680/126,714 = 126,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,680x = 126,714 × 126,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,680x = 16,056,437,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,056,437,796/58,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,627.09
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