Finding the Third Proportional to 56,922 and 91,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,922 and 91,459 is: 146,951.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,922 : 91,459 = 91,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,922/91,459 = 91,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,922x = 91,459 × 91,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,922x = 8,364,748,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,364,748,681/56,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,951.07
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