Finding the Third Proportional to 58,686 and 126,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,686 and 126,724 is: 273,642.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,686 : 126,724 = 126,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,686/126,724 = 126,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,686x = 126,724 × 126,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,686x = 16,058,972,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,058,972,176/58,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,642.30
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