Finding the Third Proportional to 58,934 and 127,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,934 and 127,213 is: 274,597.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,934 : 127,213 = 127,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,934/127,213 = 127,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,934x = 127,213 × 127,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,934x = 16,183,147,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,183,147,369/58,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,597.81
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