Finding the Third Proportional to 58,634 and 90,847
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,634 and 90,847 is: 140,757.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,634 : 90,847 = 90,847 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,634/90,847 = 90,847/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,634x = 90,847 × 90,847 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,634x = 8,253,177,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,253,177,409/58,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 140,757.54
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