Finding the Third Proportional to 58,854 and 75,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,854 and 75,567 is: 97,026.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,854 : 75,567 = 75,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,854/75,567 = 75,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,854x = 75,567 × 75,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,854x = 5,710,371,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,710,371,489/58,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 97,026.06
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