Finding the Third Proportional to 58,498 and 94,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,498 and 94,206 is: 151,710.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,498 : 94,206 = 94,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,498/94,206 = 94,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,498x = 94,206 × 94,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,498x = 8,874,770,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,874,770,436/58,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 151,710.66
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