Finding the Third Proportional to 58,440 and 94,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,440 and 94,948 is: 154,262.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,440 : 94,948 = 94,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,440/94,948 = 94,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,440x = 94,948 × 94,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,440x = 9,015,122,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,015,122,704/58,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 154,262.88
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