Finding the Third Proportional to 58,994 and 129,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,994 and 129,028 is: 282,202.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,994 : 129,028 = 129,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,994/129,028 = 129,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,994x = 129,028 × 129,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,994x = 16,648,224,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,648,224,784/58,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 282,202.00
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