Finding the Third Proportional to 58,542 and 90,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,542 and 90,816 is: 140,882.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,542 : 90,816 = 90,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,542/90,816 = 90,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,542x = 90,816 × 90,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,542x = 8,247,545,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,247,545,856/58,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,882.54
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