Finding the Third Proportional to 58,996 and 128,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,996 and 128,360 is: 279,278.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,996 : 128,360 = 128,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,996/128,360 = 128,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,996x = 128,360 × 128,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,996x = 16,476,289,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,476,289,600/58,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,278.08
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