Finding the Third Proportional to 59,120 and 88,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,120 and 88,473 is: 132,399.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,120 : 88,473 = 88,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,120/88,473 = 88,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,120x = 88,473 × 88,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,120x = 7,827,471,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,827,471,729/59,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 132,399.72
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