Finding the Third Proportional to 58,763 and 129,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,763 and 129,190 is: 284,023.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,763 : 129,190 = 129,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,763/129,190 = 129,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,763x = 129,190 × 129,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,763x = 16,690,056,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,690,056,100/58,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,023.21
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