Finding the Third Proportional to 59,270 and 93,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,270 and 93,792 is: 148,421.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,270 : 93,792 = 93,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,270/93,792 = 93,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,270x = 93,792 × 93,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,270x = 8,796,939,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,796,939,264/59,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 148,421.45
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