Finding the Third Proportional to 59,141 and 89,325.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,141 and 89,325.50 is: 134,915.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,141 : 89,325.50 = 89,325.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,141/89,325.50 = 89,325.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,141x = 89,325.50 × 89,325.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,141x = 7,979,044,950.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,979,044,950.25/59,141 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 134,915.62
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