Finding the Third Proportional to 58,744 and 87,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,744 and 87,859 is: 131,404.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,744 : 87,859 = 87,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,744/87,859 = 87,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,744x = 87,859 × 87,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,744x = 7,719,203,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,719,203,881/58,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 131,404.12
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