Finding the Third Proportional to 59,186 and 83,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,186 and 83,249 is: 117,095.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,186 : 83,249 = 83,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,186/83,249 = 83,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,186x = 83,249 × 83,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,186x = 6,930,396,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,930,396,001/59,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 117,095.19
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