Finding the Third Proportional to 58,994 and 127,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,994 and 127,375 is: 275,017.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,994 : 127,375 = 127,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,994/127,375 = 127,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,994x = 127,375 × 127,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,994x = 16,224,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,224,390,625/58,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,017.64
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