Finding the Third Proportional to 59,340 and 92,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,340 and 92,292 is: 143,542.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,340 : 92,292 = 92,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,340/92,292 = 92,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,340x = 92,292 × 92,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,340x = 8,517,813,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,517,813,264/59,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,542.52
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