Finding the Third Proportional to 56,892 and 90,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,892 and 90,432 is: 143,745.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,892 : 90,432 = 90,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,892/90,432 = 90,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,892x = 90,432 × 90,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,892x = 8,177,946,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,177,946,624/56,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,745.11
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