Finding the Third Proportional to 58,800 and 127,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,800 and 127,164 is: 275,011.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,800 : 127,164 = 127,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,800/127,164 = 127,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,800x = 127,164 × 127,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,800x = 16,170,682,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,170,682,896/58,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,011.61
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