Finding the Third Proportional to 58,779 and 133,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,779 and 133,035 is: 301,099.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,779 : 133,035 = 133,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,779/133,035 = 133,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,779x = 133,035 × 133,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,779x = 17,698,311,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,698,311,225/58,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,099.22
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