Finding the Third Proportional to 58,410 and 89,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,410 and 89,883 is: 138,314.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,410 : 89,883 = 89,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,410/89,883 = 89,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,410x = 89,883 × 89,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,410x = 8,078,953,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,078,953,689/58,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 138,314.56
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