Finding the Third Proportional to 58,645 and 94,425
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,645 and 94,425 is: 152,034.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,645 : 94,425 = 94,425 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,645/94,425 = 94,425/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,645x = 94,425 × 94,425 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,645x = 8,916,080,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,916,080,625/58,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,034.80
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