Finding the Third Proportional to 59,064 and 93,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,064 and 93,924 is: 149,358.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,064 : 93,924 = 93,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,064/93,924 = 93,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,064x = 93,924 × 93,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,064x = 8,821,717,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,821,717,776/59,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 149,358.62
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