Finding the Third Proportional to 58,738 and 94,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,738 and 94,577 is: 152,283.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,738 : 94,577 = 94,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,738/94,577 = 94,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,738x = 94,577 × 94,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,738x = 8,944,808,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,944,808,929/58,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 152,283.17
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