Finding the Third Proportional to 58,416 and 91,517
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,416 and 91,517 is: 143,374.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,416 : 91,517 = 91,517 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,416/91,517 = 91,517/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,416x = 91,517 × 91,517 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,416x = 8,375,361,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,375,361,289/58,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,374.44
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