Finding the Third Proportional to 58,502 and 92,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,502 and 92,994 is: 147,822.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,502 : 92,994 = 92,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,502/92,994 = 92,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,502x = 92,994 × 92,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,502x = 8,647,884,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,647,884,036/58,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,822.02
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