Finding the Third Proportional to 56,970 and 91,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 56,970 and 91,530 is: 147,055.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,970 : 91,530 = 91,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,970/91,530 = 91,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,970x = 91,530 × 91,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,970x = 8,377,740,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,377,740,900/56,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,055.31
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