Finding the Third Proportional to 57,819 and 92,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,819 and 92,439 is: 147,788.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,819 : 92,439 = 92,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,819/92,439 = 92,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,819x = 92,439 × 92,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,819x = 8,544,968,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,544,968,721/57,819 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,788.25
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