Finding the Third Proportional to 58,212 and 92,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,212 and 92,326 is: 146,431.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,212 : 92,326 = 92,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,212/92,326 = 92,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,212x = 92,326 × 92,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,212x = 8,524,090,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,524,090,276/58,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,431.84
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