Finding the Third Proportional to 59,314 and 92,374
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,314 and 92,374 is: 143,860.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,314 : 92,374 = 92,374 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,314/92,374 = 92,374/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,314x = 92,374 × 92,374 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,314x = 8,532,955,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,532,955,876/59,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,860.74
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