Finding the Third Proportional to 58,995 and 129,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,995 and 129,654 is: 284,942.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,995 : 129,654 = 129,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,995/129,654 = 129,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,995x = 129,654 × 129,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,995x = 16,810,159,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,810,159,716/58,995 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 284,942.11
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