Finding the Third Proportional to 59,046 and 93,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,046 and 93,897 is: 149,318.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,046 : 93,897 = 93,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,046/93,897 = 93,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,046x = 93,897 × 93,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,046x = 8,816,646,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,816,646,609/59,046 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,318.27
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