Finding the Third Proportional to 58,160 and 92,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,160 and 92,244 is: 146,302.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,160 : 92,244 = 92,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,160/92,244 = 92,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,160x = 92,244 × 92,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,160x = 8,508,955,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,508,955,536/58,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,302.54
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