Finding the Third Proportional to 58,038 and 92,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,038 and 92,745 is: 148,206.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,038 : 92,745 = 92,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,038/92,745 = 92,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,038x = 92,745 × 92,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,038x = 8,601,635,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,601,635,025/58,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,206.95
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