Finding the Third Proportional to 58,934 and 121,270
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,934 and 121,270 is: 249,540.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,934 : 121,270 = 121,270 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,934/121,270 = 121,270/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,934x = 121,270 × 121,270 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,934x = 14,706,412,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,706,412,900/58,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,540.38
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