Finding the Third Proportional to 58,806 and 88,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,806 and 88,342 is: 132,712.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,806 : 88,342 = 88,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,806/88,342 = 88,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,806x = 88,342 × 88,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,806x = 7,804,308,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,804,308,964/58,806 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,712.80
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