Finding the Third Proportional to 59,348 and 92,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,348 and 92,426 is: 143,940.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,348 : 92,426 = 92,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,348/92,426 = 92,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,348x = 92,426 × 92,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,348x = 8,542,565,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,542,565,476/59,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,940.24
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