Finding the Third Proportional to 58,596 and 90,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,596 and 90,804 is: 140,715.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,596 : 90,804 = 90,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,596/90,804 = 90,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,596x = 90,804 × 90,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,596x = 8,245,366,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,245,366,416/58,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,715.52
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