Finding the Third Proportional to 58,166 and 92,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,166 and 92,253 is: 146,315.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,166 : 92,253 = 92,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,166/92,253 = 92,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,166x = 92,253 × 92,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,166x = 8,510,616,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,510,616,009/58,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,315.99
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