Finding the Third Proportional to 58,882 and 127,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,882 and 127,154 is: 274,585.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,882 : 127,154 = 127,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,882/127,154 = 127,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,882x = 127,154 × 127,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,882x = 16,168,139,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,168,139,716/58,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,585.44
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