Finding the Third Proportional to 58,374 and 92,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,374 and 92,448 is: 146,411.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,374 : 92,448 = 92,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,374/92,448 = 92,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,374x = 92,448 × 92,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,374x = 8,546,632,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,546,632,704/58,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,411.63
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