Finding the Third Proportional to 56,952 and 91,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,952 and 91,509 is: 147,034.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,952 : 91,509 = 91,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,952/91,509 = 91,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,952x = 91,509 × 91,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,952x = 8,373,897,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,373,897,081/56,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,034.29
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