Finding the Third Proportional to 58,411 and 91,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,411 and 91,508 is: 143,358.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,411 : 91,508 = 91,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,411/91,508 = 91,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,411x = 91,508 × 91,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,411x = 8,373,714,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,373,714,064/58,411 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,358.51
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