Finding the Third Proportional to 58,990 and 127,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,990 and 127,364 is: 274,988.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,990 : 127,364 = 127,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,990/127,364 = 127,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,990x = 127,364 × 127,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,990x = 16,221,588,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,221,588,496/58,990 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 274,988.79
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