Finding the Third Proportional to 59,182 and 79,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,182 and 79,985 is: 108,100.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,182 : 79,985 = 79,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,182/79,985 = 79,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,182x = 79,985 × 79,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,182x = 6,397,600,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,397,600,225/59,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 108,100.44
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