Finding the Third Proportional to 58,945 and 90,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,945 and 90,138 is: 137,837.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,945 : 90,138 = 90,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,945/90,138 = 90,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,945x = 90,138 × 90,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,945x = 8,124,859,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,124,859,044/58,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 137,837.97
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