Finding the Third Proportional to 59,327 and 94,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,327 and 94,583 is: 150,790.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,327 : 94,583 = 94,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,327/94,583 = 94,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,327x = 94,583 × 94,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,327x = 8,945,943,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,945,943,889/59,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,790.43
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