Finding the Third Proportional to 58,964 and 91,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,964 and 91,304 is: 141,381.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,964 : 91,304 = 91,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,964/91,304 = 91,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,964x = 91,304 × 91,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,964x = 8,336,420,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,336,420,416/58,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,381.53
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