Finding the Third Proportional to 57,964 and 92,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 57,964 and 92,134 is: 146,447.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,964 : 92,134 = 92,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,964/92,134 = 92,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,964x = 92,134 × 92,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,964x = 8,488,673,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,488,673,956/57,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,447.35
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