Finding the Third Proportional to 59,286 and 84,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,286 and 84,390 is: 120,124.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,286 : 84,390 = 84,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,286/84,390 = 84,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,286x = 84,390 × 84,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,286x = 7,121,672,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,121,672,100/59,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 120,124.01
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