Finding the Third Proportional to 58,728 and 125,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,728 and 125,151 is: 266,700.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,728 : 125,151 = 125,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,728/125,151 = 125,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,728x = 125,151 × 125,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,728x = 15,662,772,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,662,772,801/58,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266,700.26
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