Finding the Third Proportional to 58,011 and 92,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,011 and 92,307 is: 146,878.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,011 : 92,307 = 92,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,011/92,307 = 92,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,011x = 92,307 × 92,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,011x = 8,520,582,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,520,582,249/58,011 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,878.73
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