Finding the Third Proportional to 58,704 and 128,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,704 and 128,670 is: 282,024.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,704 : 128,670 = 128,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,704/128,670 = 128,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,704x = 128,670 × 128,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,704x = 16,555,968,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,555,968,900/58,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,024.55
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