Finding the Third Proportional to 58,836 and 126,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,836 and 126,096 is: 270,246.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,836 : 126,096 = 126,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,836/126,096 = 126,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,836x = 126,096 × 126,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,836x = 15,900,201,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,900,201,216/58,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,246.13
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