Finding the Third Proportional to 58,424 and 91,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,424 and 91,530 is: 143,395.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,424 : 91,530 = 91,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,424/91,530 = 91,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,424x = 91,530 × 91,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,424x = 8,377,740,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,377,740,900/58,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,395.54
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