Finding the Third Proportional to 58,310 and 90,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,310 and 90,041 is: 139,039.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,310 : 90,041 = 90,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,310/90,041 = 90,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,310x = 90,041 × 90,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,310x = 8,107,381,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,107,381,681/58,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,039.30
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