Finding the Third Proportional to 58,030 and 92,229
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,030 and 92,229 is: 146,582.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,030 : 92,229 = 92,229 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,030/92,229 = 92,229/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,030x = 92,229 × 92,229 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,030x = 8,506,188,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,506,188,441/58,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,582.60
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