Finding the Third Proportional to 58,752 and 114,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,752 and 114,552 is: 223,348.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,752 : 114,552 = 114,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,752/114,552 = 114,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,752x = 114,552 × 114,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,752x = 13,122,160,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,122,160,704/58,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,348.32
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