Finding the Third Proportional to 57,729.50 and 91,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,729.50 and 91,993 is: 146,592.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,729.50 : 91,993 = 91,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,729.50/91,993 = 91,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,729.50x = 91,993 × 91,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,729.50x = 8,462,712,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,462,712,049/57,729.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,592.51
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