Finding the Third Proportional to 58,740 and 130,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,740 and 130,560 is: 290,192.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,740 : 130,560 = 130,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,740/130,560 = 130,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,740x = 130,560 × 130,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,740x = 17,045,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,045,913,600/58,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,192.60
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