Finding the Third Proportional to 59,368 and 92,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,368 and 92,336 is: 143,611.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,368 : 92,336 = 92,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,368/92,336 = 92,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,368x = 92,336 × 92,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,368x = 8,525,936,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,525,936,896/59,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143,611.66
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