Finding the Third Proportional to 59,370 and 94,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 59,370 and 94,671 is: 150,961.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
59,370 : 94,671 = 94,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
59,370/94,671 = 94,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
59,370x = 94,671 × 94,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
59,370x = 8,962,598,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,962,598,241/59,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,961.74
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