Finding the Third Proportional to 58,726 and 129,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,726 and 129,116 is: 283,876.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,726 : 129,116 = 129,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,726/129,116 = 129,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,726x = 129,116 × 129,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,726x = 16,670,941,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,670,941,456/58,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,876.67
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