Finding the Third Proportional to 59,362 and 92,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,362 and 92,447 is: 143,971.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,362 : 92,447 = 92,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,362/92,447 = 92,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,362x = 92,447 × 92,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,362x = 8,546,447,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,546,447,809/59,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,971.70
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