Finding the Third Proportional to 59,104 and 79,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,104 and 79,292 is: 106,375.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,104 : 79,292 = 79,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,104/79,292 = 79,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,104x = 79,292 × 79,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,104x = 6,287,221,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,287,221,264/59,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 106,375.56
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