Finding the Third Proportional to 58,779 and 130,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,779 and 130,638 is: 290,346.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,779 : 130,638 = 130,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,779/130,638 = 130,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,779x = 130,638 × 130,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,779x = 17,066,287,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,066,287,044/58,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 290,346.67
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