Finding the Third Proportional to 58,898 and 91,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,898 and 91,299 is: 141,524.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,898 : 91,299 = 91,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,898/91,299 = 91,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,898x = 91,299 × 91,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,898x = 8,335,507,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,335,507,401/58,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,524.46
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