Finding the Third Proportional to 58,966 and 91,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 58,966 and 91,307 is: 141,386.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,966 : 91,307 = 91,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,966/91,307 = 91,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,966x = 91,307 × 91,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,966x = 8,336,968,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,336,968,249/58,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141,386.02
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