Finding the Third Proportional to 58,926 and 124,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,926 and 124,675 is: 263,786.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,926 : 124,675 = 124,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,926/124,675 = 124,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,926x = 124,675 × 124,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,926x = 15,543,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,543,855,625/58,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263,786.03
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