Finding the Third Proportional to 59,586 and 130,023
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,586 and 130,023 is: 283,724.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,586 : 130,023 = 130,023 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,586/130,023 = 130,023/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,586x = 130,023 × 130,023 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,586x = 16,905,980,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,905,980,529/59,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 283,724.04
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