Finding the Third Proportional to 58,490 and 94,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,490 and 94,194 is: 151,692.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,490 : 94,194 = 94,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,490/94,194 = 94,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,490x = 94,194 × 94,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,490x = 8,872,509,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,872,509,636/58,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,692.76
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