Finding the Third Proportional to 58,378 and 90,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,378 and 90,576 is: 140,532.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,378 : 90,576 = 90,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,378/90,576 = 90,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,378x = 90,576 × 90,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,378x = 8,204,011,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,204,011,776/58,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,532.59
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