Finding the Third Proportional to 58,766 and 129,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,766 and 129,196 is: 284,035.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,766 : 129,196 = 129,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,766/129,196 = 129,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,766x = 129,196 × 129,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,766x = 16,691,606,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,691,606,416/58,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,035.10
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