Finding the Third Proportional to 59,310 and 92,367
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,310 and 92,367 is: 143,848.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,310 : 92,367 = 92,367 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,310/92,367 = 92,367/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,310x = 92,367 × 92,367 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,310x = 8,531,662,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,531,662,689/59,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,848.64
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