Finding the Third Proportional to 59,344 and 92,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,344 and 92,420 is: 143,931.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,344 : 92,420 = 92,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,344/92,420 = 92,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,344x = 92,420 × 92,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,344x = 8,541,456,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,541,456,400/59,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,931.26
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