Finding the Third Proportional to 58,859 and 127,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,859 and 127,540 is: 276,363.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,859 : 127,540 = 127,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,859/127,540 = 127,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,859x = 127,540 × 127,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,859x = 16,266,451,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,266,451,600/58,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,363.03
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