Finding the Third Proportional to 58,393 and 89,047.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,393 and 89,047.50 is: 135,794.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,393 : 89,047.50 = 89,047.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,393/89,047.50 = 89,047.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,393x = 89,047.50 × 89,047.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,393x = 7,929,457,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,929,457,256.25/58,393 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,794.65
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