Finding the Third Proportional to 58,450 and 90,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,450 and 90,403 is: 139,823.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,450 : 90,403 = 90,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,450/90,403 = 90,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,450x = 90,403 × 90,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,450x = 8,172,702,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,172,702,409/58,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 139,823.82
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