Finding the Third Proportional to 58,806 and 138,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,806 and 138,798 is: 327,600.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,806 : 138,798 = 138,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,806/138,798 = 138,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,806x = 138,798 × 138,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,806x = 19,264,884,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 19,264,884,804/58,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,600.67
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