Finding the Third Proportional to 59,193 and 89,403.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,193 and 89,403.75 is: 135,033.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,193 : 89,403.75 = 89,403.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,193/89,403.75 = 89,403.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,193x = 89,403.75 × 89,403.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,193x = 7,993,030,514.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,993,030,514.06/59,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 135,033.37
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